Maria Riggio
Washington,Michigan
Summary
- A highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with a proven history of superior performance at individual, team, and organizational levels. A multitasker who prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. A very detail-oriented person looking to bring a medical background and team-building skills to a deadline-driven environment with strong organizational skills. With a high ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Always grew up learning about taking care of others and it is a passion that will soon be shared with others in a more impactful way.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Longevity Health Institute
06.2022 - Current
- Take vitals, such as, weight, height, temperature, blood pressure with arm cuff, oxygen, and pulse every day.
- Write scripts for medications/lab scripts/any testing every day.
- Give intramuscular and subcutaneous injections every day.
- Perform EKG tests, draw blood, take and test urine samples, and ear cleanings, In body scale visits every day.
- Distributed medication doses.
- All, before and after visit paperwork every day.
- Administer molecular hydrogen, nasal ozone therapy, red light therapy, and live blood analysis, multiple times each day.
- Perform many IVC facials.
- Currently am working on learning to do IV's
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment every day.
- Obtained patient medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies every day.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations every day.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures many times.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff every day.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions every day.
Behavior Therapist
Gateway Learning Center
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Established trusting relationships with patients, providing a foundation for successful behavioral change every day.
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home, and community to facilitate patient treatment plan every day.
- Developed, managed, and oversaw progress reports and treatment plans to document patient progress and milestones every day.
- Every day made it a goal to improve patient behavior by implementing individualized therapy plans and interventions.
- Conversed with patients' families on better ways of living and alternate ways to stay patient and happy through the process each day.
- Implemented exercises to enhance their emotional and physical well-being and improve functional skills every session.
- Mentored new therapists, sharing expertise and guidance for successful integration into the role, many times.
- Every session, modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each patient.
- Visited my patients at home, most days, and in other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
Education
No Degree - Health Sciences
Oakland University
Rochester, MI06.2024
No Degree - Health Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI06.2022
Skills
- Blood draw, Injections, Vitals, Phlebotomy, Multiple therapies
- Medication doses, EKG, ICD 10 codes
- Writing scripts for medications/testing to be done/lab orders
- Discharge summary
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR
- Electronic Medical Records
- Appointment Setting
- Sterilization techniques
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- Adaptable
- Simple dressings
- Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Medical billing and coding
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Patient bathing
- Patient Feeding
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Longevity Health Institute
06.2022 - Current
Behavior Therapist
Gateway Learning Center
03.2021 - 12.2021
No Degree - Health Sciences
Oakland University
No Degree - Health Sciences
Grand Valley State University
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