Margarita Uzueta
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant and Health Care Administration graduate with over 5 years in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in patient triage, vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, and EHR management. Streamlined clinic workflows, ensured insurance verification, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant patient care.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Center Relations Specialist
Terros Health
Phoenix, Arizona
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed daily health center operations, greeted patients, and streamlined front-office workflows to enhance patient-centric experiences.
- Handled patient check-in/check-out, intake, and registration while ensuring strict confidentiality of records.
- Verified AHCCCS and private insurance eligibility, collected copays, and organized office calendars to effectively accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
- Facilitated patient navigation by directing them to the right departments and staff for timely assistance.
Medical Assistant
Terros Health
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Administered injections, performed blood draws (phlebotomy), and conducted clinical screenings (urinalysis, drug screens) adhering strictly to OSHA regulations.
- Managed back-office clinical duties including rooming patients, recording vital signs, and preparing detailed charts for physician visits to streamline clinic workflow.
- Processed, scanned, and reconciled outside medical records into patient charts and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to maintain data integrity.
- Oversaw front-office tasks including multi-line phone management, scheduling or confirming appointments, greeting patients, and tracking clinical supply inventories.
Community Health Worker
Terros Health
Phoenix, Arizona
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborated closely with Behavioral Health Specialists to perform intake assessments, ensuring an efficient, comprehensive appointment flow.
- Welcomed visitors and connected patients with Terros Health behavioral health and primary care networks, improving access to care.
- Scheduled appointments and managed high-volume calls, efficiently routing voicemails to medical staff for timely follow-up.
Medical Assistant and Study Coordinator
Phoenix Clinical
2013 - 2013
Medical Assistant Intern
Westridge Family Physicians
2013 - 2013
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Care Administration
Arizona College
Glendale, AZ12-2019
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Anthem College
Phoenix, AZ03-2013
Skills
- Insurance verification, Phone management, Office operations, Appointment Scheduling, Office administration
- Patient registration and Navigation
- Patient Triage, Vital Signs, Phlebotomy, Injections, Laboratory Specimen Collection
- EHR management, Compliance management, EHR charting
- Bilingual (English / Spanish)
Timeline
Health Center Relations Specialist
Terros Health
03.2023 - 11.2023
Medical Assistant
Terros Health
06.2020 - 02.2023
Community Health Worker
Terros Health
11.2019 - 05.2020
Medical Assistant and Study Coordinator
Phoenix Clinical
2013 - 2013
Medical Assistant Intern
Westridge Family Physicians
2013 - 2013
Associate of Applied Science - Health Care Administration
Arizona College
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Anthem College