Maria Marcano
MEDICAL ASS
El Paso,TX
Summary
Skilled Medical and Dental Assistant with proven expertise in patient-focused care and adept at EMR/EHR systems. Excelled in a fast-paced environment at DR J ORTIZ and UNIVERSIDAD DE PR RECINTO CIENCIAS MEDICAS, enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining care through effective medical terminology knowledge and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrated commitment to improving patient outcomes and efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
DR J ORTIZ
08.2003 - Current
- 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.
Dental Assistant WITH EXPANDED FUNTIION
UNIVERSIDAD DE PR RECINTO CIENCIAS MEDICAS
06.1999 - 07.2003
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Education
HOTEL MANAGEMENT - TURISM
JUNIOR COLLEGE PUERTO RICO
HATO REY PR07-1995
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Patient-focused care
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
DR J ORTIZ
08.2003 - Current
Dental Assistant WITH EXPANDED FUNTIION
UNIVERSIDAD DE PR RECINTO CIENCIAS MEDICAS
06.1999 - 07.2003
HOTEL MANAGEMENT - TURISM
JUNIOR COLLEGE PUERTO RICO
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