Maria Picazo
Salinas,CA
Summary
I have worked for a cardiologist for 5 years now. I have obtain experience by answering phones, scheduling procedures for example endovascular, venaseal, implantable loop recorder and pacemakers. Assist physician by preparing patients for procedures including but not limited to EKG, holter monitors,device checks, wound checks and dopplers check. Next, performed preliminary physical exams,such as blood pressure check and weight. I'm a reliable and hardworking. Highly organized proactice and punctual with team oriented.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Golden State and Vascular
Salinas, CA
09.2019 - Current
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Operated EKG machines, spirometers, glucose meters, and other diagnostic tools.I
- Changed dressings o n wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Provided post-operative care for patients recovering from surgery.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Clark
Monterey, California
06.2019 - 09.2019
Cashier
El Mercado Nopal
Salinas
02.2012 - 05.2019
Education
Certification - Medical Assisting
Watsonville - Aptos Adult School
Watsonville, CA05-2019
Certification - Medical Administrative Assistant
Mission Trails ROP
Salinas, CA05-2014
High School Diploma -
Alisal High School
Salinas, CA08-2010
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization
- Excellent Communication
- Calm Under Pressure
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Medical Billing
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient-focused care
- Inventory Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Procedure Assistance
- CPR
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Customer Service
- Stocking supplies
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Medical Procedures
- Wound care and irrigation
- Compassionate
- Doppler proficiency
- Surgical assistance
- Patient scheduling
- Medical billing
- Insurance authorizations
- Appointment scheduling
- Post-operative care
- Phone etiquette
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Golden State and Vascular
09.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Dr. Clark
06.2019 - 09.2019
Cashier
El Mercado Nopal
02.2012 - 05.2019
Certification - Medical Assisting
Watsonville - Aptos Adult School
Certification - Medical Administrative Assistant
Mission Trails ROP
High School Diploma -
Alisal High School