Maria Linardakis Lyons
Garland,TX
Summary
Nurturing pediatric Medical Assistant who enjoys working with children. Seeking new challenges to further, grow and utilize my knowledge and experience to assist nurses and physicians with routine and urgent patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Cook Children's Urgent Care Centers
Fort Worth , TX
2018.10 - Current
- Prepare and train the new employees
- Provide them with important information and resources to feel welcome and be successful
- Perform and collect routine laboratory tests and cultures such as Strep, Flu, Mono, RSV, hCG, Urinalysis, Pertussis, Measles, etc
- Prepare them for testing and for the lab
- Perform splint application under the direction and by order of the Physician
- Prepare and administer oral, inhaled, and intramuscular medications as directed by a physician
- Assisted physicians and nurses by reacting calmly, swiftly, and effectively in emergencies, and adding a personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease
- Assist physician during patient examinations and medical procedures such as sutures, staples, incisions, foreign body removals, etc
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms, and equipment.
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Alliance Pediatrics
Fort Worth , TX
2016.01 - 2020.05
- Prepare patients for exams, take medical histories, vital signs and assist during exams for approximately 30+ patients a day
- Performed phlebotomy procedures, EKGs, Spirometry tests, urinary catheters
- Administer immunizations and other injections
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
- Trained the new hires
- Provide them with all the resources and information to successfully execute tasks and procedures and continue to be a support and a dependable resource as they grow and become more comfortable in the company
- Helped reduce patient symptoms and prevent progression with oral, inhaled, and intramuscular medications
- Collect various specimens such as stool, urine, and blood, prepare them for testing and prepare them for the lab
- Perform rapid Strep, flu, urine, and Mono tests in addition to One step pregnancy tests
- Arranged transfers and referrals to other doctors, hospitals, psychologists, and rehabilitation clinics
- Assisted clinicians with in-office procedures such as circumcisions, stitches and staples procedures and removals, wart removals, and change dressings on wounds
- Coordinated efficient office schedules based on patient and provider availability.
Team Lead/Server/Trainer
APPLEBEES
Belleville , Michigan
2010.08 - 2014.09
- Trained an average of 7-8 new hires a month to Applebee's standards
- Provided excellent customer service while serving an average of 6-8 tables at a time
- Consistently met bar sales quota of over 1,000 a night
- Maintained service area within health code regulation
- Maintained Neighborhood Expert title for four years due to understanding and compliance with restaurant standards and expectations
- Assisted the Manager in the interviewing and hiring process
- Carried out various audit checks to ensure the correct procedures have been carried out and to identify any training requirements
- Awarded Employee of the Month numerous times and achieved 100% on customer surveys/reviews.
Education
Nursing prerequisites -
Tarrant County College
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest College
Major: Math and Science, Pre-Med Biology -
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Romulus High School
Skills
- OSHA
- Decision-Making
- Goal Setting
- Team Leadership
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Cleaning and organization
- High volume production capability
- Detail-oriented
- Efficiency
- Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Scheduling
Externship Experience
JPS South Campus Clinic, Fort Worth, TX, 2015-10-01, 2015-12-01, Medical Assistant Extern 200 Hours, Performed basic patient care including EKGs and Point of Care testing with considerations for age and developmental stage and needs., Obtained and documented accurate and completed vital signs and patient chief complaints or concerns., Assisted in preparing and maintaining clinic readiness including but not limited to chart checks, maintained neat, orderly, and supplied exam rooms and set up for procedures as indicated. Performed other duties as assigned.
Skills Experience
- Bilingual fluent in Greek and English (writing, speaking).
- Detail-oriented, complete tasks efficiently.
- Certified Medical Assistant.
- Superb communication skills verbal and written.
- Participated in Mock Code Blue and received ACLS/BLS certification.
- Professional customer service skills.
- Excellent computer skills. Epic and Aprima EMR experience.
Volunteer Experience
- University of Michigan, 2003-01-01, 2003-01-01, Data entry at the front desk, answering questions for friends, family, patients, and pointing them in the right direction. Transported patients and delivered paintings to oncology/hematology patients.
- Caregiver, 2002-01-01, 2009-01-01, Individual with Down Syndrome and Diabetes
Timeline
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Cook Children's Urgent Care Centers
2018.10 - Current
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Alliance Pediatrics
2016.01 - 2020.05
Team Lead/Server/Trainer
APPLEBEES
2010.08 - 2014.09
Nursing prerequisites -
Tarrant County College
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest College
Major: Math and Science, Pre-Med Biology -
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Romulus High School
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