Maria Perez
Greenbrier,AR
Summary
Dynamic Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Providence Health & Services, excelling in patient care coordination and accurate documentation. Proven ability in specimen collection and diagnostic testing, complemented by strong multitasking and organization skills. Committed to enhancing patient experiences while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and compliance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Providence Oncology and Hematology
Spokane, WA
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Performed laboratory tests such as blood draws and urine collection.
- Greeted patients warmly upon arrival at the clinic and provided assistance as needed.
- Conducted follow-up calls with patients after treatments or procedures.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient care plans.
- Cared for patients with utmost compassion and respect.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments for post-treatment checkups or lab work as directed by physicians.
- Ensured the patient has an understanding of the treatment plan and the doctor's orders.
- Monitored vital signs during office visits and reported any abnormalities to physician staff members.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and obtained authorizations for treatment.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from patients or family members related to medical concerns.
- Maintained accurate medical records of patients' visits, test results, treatments, and other pertinent information.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing cancer treatment or in remission.
- Prepared exam rooms prior to patient arrival by stocking necessary supplies.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean work area by disposing of used medical supplies properly.
- Ensured a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies.
- Adhered to safety standards when handling hazardous materials such as chemotherapy drugs.
- Coordinated referrals between specialists when requested by physicians.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Frequently Operated Electrocardiogram.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Chaperoned breast exams
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
Medical Assistant Apprentice
Washington Association for Community health
Spokane, Washington
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated care to 10 different providence clinics.
- Completed supervised 2000 hours of on the job training.
- Managed efficient patient intakes, collecting histories, documenting vital signs and updating charts.
- Maintained team productivity by organizing charts, insurance forms and patient documentation.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean.
- Preserved confidentiality of all patient information in line with HIPAA and internal guidelines.
- Assisted with diagnosing patients by collecting specimens and administering tests.
- Coordinated efficient office schedules based on patient and provider availability.
- Soothed procedures for physicians, passing instruments, helping patients feel comfortable and answering routine questions.
- Authorized drug refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physician instructions to patients.
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients by handing instruments, giving injections and removing sutures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, logging, and preparing for testing.
- Organized files and records, and handled other support tasks, freeing up managers to take on more pressing responsibilities.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
Education
Certification - Medical assisting
Washington Association For Community Health
Spokane, WA05.2023
GED -
Spokane Community College
Spokane01.2023
Skills
- Vital signs documentation
- Specimen collection
- Diagnostic testing
- Patient screening
- Phlebotomy
- Assisting in Minor office surgeries
- Task prioritization
- Care coordinating
- Accurate Documentation
- Administration of Medications
- Blood Chemistry and Immunology
- Medical Asepsis and the OSHA standard
- Sterilization and Disinfection
- Assisting in Gynecologic Exam and Prenatal Care
- Eye and Ear assessment and Procedures
- Cardiopulmonary Procedures
- Patient scheduling
- Time management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Physical stamina
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Providence Oncology and Hematology
05.2023 - 11.2024
Medical Assistant Apprentice
Washington Association for Community health
04.2022 - 05.2023
Certification - Medical assisting
Washington Association For Community Health
GED -
Spokane Community College
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