Maria Mesa
Boston,MA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering 4 years of experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Boston Medical Center, Boston
Boston, MA
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Medical Assistant
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Boston, MA
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
Education
Medical Assistant
Boston Career Institute
Boston, MA08-2018
Skills
- Procedure Assistance
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care and irrigation
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Quick problem solver
- Specimens collection and processing
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Epic knowledge
- Patient Scheduling
- Data Entry
- CPR
- Medical Procedures
- Compassionate
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Boston Medical Center, Boston
01.2018 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
07.2017 - 08.2018
Medical Assistant
Boston Career Institute