Maria Aguiar
St George,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Highly motivated and committed with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Dedicated professional and ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant Manager
Creek Valley Health Clinic
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained effective communication with staff and physicians to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained medical assistants, providing direct supervision and ongoing staff development.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPPA.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and patients.
- Participated in coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Ordered all medical supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Defined point of care testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives.
- Collaborated with Clinic Manager and COO to maintain daily operations.
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Family Healthcare
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Medical Assistant
Family Healthcare
04.2005 - 08.2017
- Ensures USIIS Immunization data is input correctly and tracking compliance
- Responsible for monthly and quarterly reporting of data and training, competency testing for medical assistants.
- Ensures that all clinical equipment remains serviced and in good working order
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Burroughs High School
Burbank, CANational Certified Medical Assistant -
National Center For Competency Testing
Current Study - Population Health, Healthcare Administration
Utah Tech University
Saint George, UTSkills
- Direct Patient Care
- Restocking Lab Supplies
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- EMR Systems
- Antigen Testing
- Team Management
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
CPR and AED Certified
Timeline
Medical Assistant Manager
Creek Valley Health Clinic
05.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Family Healthcare
08.2017 - 05.2021
Medical Assistant
Family Healthcare
04.2005 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
John Burroughs High School
National Certified Medical Assistant -
National Center For Competency Testing
Current Study - Population Health, Healthcare Administration
Utah Tech University
Certified Medical Assistant
CPR and AED Certified
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