Maria Cortez
Topeka,KS
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Great team player and always open to new opportunities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
University Of Kansas Health System
09.2024 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
Warehouse Package Handler
FedEx Ground
09.2023 - Current
- Checked products for damage or other issues before packing into boxes.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
Medical Assistant
GraceMed
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Promoted wellness by offering preventive education on topics such as nutrition, hygiene, immunizations, and safety measures.
- Contributed to maintaining accurate records of attendance, immunizations, allergies, special needs information for each child under care.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Pediatrics Care Plus
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Vitals, Insurance verification, Vaccine for Children
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Lead Key Holder
All Uniform Wear
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Order special uniforms at request of medical offices and hospitals
Cashier
Aery Inc
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Education
Certificate - Medical Front Office Billing And Coding
Florida Career College - Miami
Miami, FL06.2023
Certificate - Medical Assistant Technician
Florida Career College - Miami
Miami, FL04.2022
High School Diploma -
Hollywood Hills High School
Hollywood, FL06.2021
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Customer Service
- Clinical Documentation
- Fluent in Spanish/English
- Medical office administration
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
University Of Kansas Health System
09.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
GraceMed
10.2023 - 07.2024
Warehouse Package Handler
FedEx Ground
09.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Pediatrics Care Plus
03.2022 - 09.2023
Cashier
Aery Inc
01.2022 - 03.2022
Lead Key Holder
All Uniform Wear
10.2021 - 04.2023
Certificate - Medical Front Office Billing And Coding
Florida Career College - Miami
Certificate - Medical Assistant Technician
Florida Career College - Miami
High School Diploma -
Hollywood Hills High School
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