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Maria Martinez

Channelview,TX

Summary

  • Seeking a Medical Assistant position in a workplace that will allow me to utilize my medical and excellent customer service skills I have developed in my work field.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Legacy Community Health
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 03.2024
  • Provides MA coverage at clinical sites as needed for Family Medicine, OB/Gyn and Pediatric.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as Pregnancy testing Perform Newborn screening, A1c, Glucose testing, Strep Throat Testing, RSV Flu Test, HIV Testing, Urinalysis, Vision Screening, Hearing screening, COVID testing and EKGs. Assist physician with interpretation as needed and Procedures (Endometrial Biopsy, Cervical Polyp Removal, IUD Removal and Insertion Explanation Insertion and Removal, Colonoscopy and Fit test ordering.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.

Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.

  • Phone consultation with Patient's regarding test results and health concerns.

Medical Assistant

El Centro de Corazon John S. Dunn Clinic
Hosuton, TX
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Front and back office. Checked patients in,out, insurance verification, collecting copays, Schedule Appointment, Scanning, Inventory, Vital Signs, Injections, Draw blood, urinalysis test and cultures, Vision Screening, Hearing screen, Check Temperature Logs, order medical supplies.
  • Stocking Supplies, prepare rooms. Patients and assisted physician with interpretation as needed. Make outgoing calls and answer incoming calls. Assist Providers making calls to patients and inform them of Lab Results Created Telephone encounters.

Medical Assistant

Clinica Pediatrica Antonio Garcia MD
Houston, TX
07.2002 - 06.2017
  • Front and back office. Checked patients in and out, answered phones, insurance verification, collecting copays, Electronic Billing, schedule appointment, pulled and filled charts, Inventory, vital signs, injections, draw blood, urinalysis, referral, billing-coding, vision test, hearing screen, order medical supplies, prepare rooms/patients and assisted physician.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.

Education

High School Diploma -

Marque Learning Center
Houston
05-2011

Medical Assisting

Texas School of Business
Houston, TX
05-2002

Skills

  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Patient Documentation
  • Immunization Administration
  • Wound Care and Irrigation
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Specimens Collection and Processing
  • Restocking Lab Supplies
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
  • Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
  • OB/GYN Procedures
  • Appointment Setting
  • Understands Medical Procedures
  • Preparing Specimens and Samples
  • CPR
  • Fluent in spanish
  • Respiratory Equipment Utilization
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Medical Records Management
  • Medical Billing
  • Payment Collection
  • Insurance Claims
  • Insurance Verification
  • Stocking Supplies

Language

  • Bilingual: English and Spanish

Certification

  • CPR

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Legacy Community Health
08.2018 - 03.2024

Medical Assistant

El Centro de Corazon John S. Dunn Clinic
07.2017 - 07.2018

Medical Assistant

Clinica Pediatrica Antonio Garcia MD
07.2002 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Marque Learning Center

Medical Assisting

Texas School of Business
Maria Martinez