Maria Pereira
Brockton,MA
Summary
Adept Medical Assistant with a proven track record at Brockton Neighborhood Health Center, showcasing expertise in medical terminology and a compassionate approach to patient care. Excelled in sterilization techniques and patient assessments, significantly enhancing patient safety and care quality. Demonstrated professionalism and ethics, alongside a commitment to efficient medical office administration. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level medical assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
2023.05 - 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.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
Medical Receptionist
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
2018.06 - 2023.05
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating patient information and verifying insurance coverage.
- Coordinated specialist referrals for patients requiring additional care, facilitating efficient transfer of medical records as needed.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brockton High School
Brockton, MA06.2005
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical Terminology
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- CPR
- Immunization Administration
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Procedures
- Insurance Verification
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Appointment Setting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical Records Management
- Sterilization techniques
- First Aid
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- Medical office administration
- Inventory and supply management
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Cpr
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
cape verdean creole
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
2023.05 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
2018.06 - 2023.05
High School Diploma -
Brockton High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Cpr
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