Maria Mesa
Boston,MA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering 6 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 support with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Rooming patient
- Vital signs
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Covid, Strep throat, RVS and Influenza A and B swabs
- EKG
- Eyes Irrigation
- Urine analysis
- Drug Test
- Managed electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information. In EPIC
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
Dermatology Medical Assistant
Atrius Health Care
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Rooming patients
- Vital signs
- Assisted in patient intake and preparation for dermatological procedures.
- Managed scheduling of appointments and follow-up visits to enhance patient flow.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Educated patients on skin care regimens and post-procedure instructions.
- Maintained strict sterilization protocols for all instruments and surfaces, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies by routinely checking stock levels and placing timely orders when needed.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Medical Assistant
Boston Medical Center, Boston
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
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
High School Diploma - 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
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
03.2024 - 11.2024
Dermatology Medical Assistant
Atrius Health Care
04.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Assistant
Boston Medical Center, Boston
01.2018 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
07.2017 - 08.2018
High School Diploma - Medical Assistant
Boston Career Institute