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Maria Carrasco

Converse,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Experienced Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

UTSA
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
  • Utilized advanced analytical software to analyze data sets.
  • Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Medical Assistant

Heights OB/GYN
04.2012 - Current
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.

Education

Medical Assistant -

Everest
San Antonio, TX

Bachelor of Science - Biology

UTSA
San Antonio, TX
12.2023

Associate of Science - Biology

Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX
12.2020

Skills

  • R Programming
  • Database Searches
  • Community Outreach
  • Specimen handling
  • Research and analysis
  • Lab operations
  • Multilingualism
  • Data Entry
  • Scientific Experiments
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Data Analysis
  • Lab result interpretation

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Research Assistant

UTSA
07.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Heights OB/GYN
04.2012 - Current

Medical Assistant -

Everest

Bachelor of Science - Biology

UTSA

Associate of Science - Biology

Northwest Vista College

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