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MARIA CRISTINA SPENCER

MARIA CRISTINA SPENCER

Akron ,OH

Summary

Hard working, dependable, compassionate, patient, teammate, and experienced care giver, seeking a role where excellent communication skills, a positive disposition, reliability, and a passion for helping patients will be valued in an organization

Overview

1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

MetroHealth Medical Center
Brecksville, OH
06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted physicians during patient examinations and procedures.
  • Prepared and maintained medical instruments and equipment for use.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and managed the front desk operations.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by healthcare providers.
  • Recorded patient histories and vital signs accurately in electronic health records.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.

Medical Assistant

Akron Children's Hospital
11.2022 - 04.2025
  • 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.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
  • Preform ID Now test including Strep, Flu and Covid

Medical Assistant

University Hospital Rainbow Babies and Children
05.2021 - 06.2022

Clinical work, Immunizations, Covid Vaccine, Covid Testing, Assist the four providers if they needed, Testing, and also I did clerical work. Faxing, scheduling, medication refill, Experience with EMR and Sorian. Answering all sorts of calls.

Vitalia

Senior Residences
09.2019 - 02.2020

Care Partner

Hudson Grande Senior Living
08.2018 - 09.2019

Mulberry Gardens
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Assisted residents with their activities of daily living and transportation
  • Utilized Sit to Stands as well as Hoyer lifts

Preschool Teacher SHBD

11.2016 - 07.2017

Director

Happy Tyros
11.2014 - 02.2015

Teacher Assistant Head Start Program

09.2010 - 09.2011
  • Provided assistance in instruction and childcare ranging from infant to school age by way of: meal prep, lesson plans, play time, children's observation, as well as a few home visits
  • Directed staff members in following rules and regulations, assisted receptionist with bills, and monetary transactions, ensured all staff were up to date on trainings

Education

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Fortis College
Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Nursing Assistant | Med-Cert -

Broadview Heights, OH

hours: Site Ellet Unity Health Network -

National Health Career Association
Leawood, Kansas

Degree - Early

Child Development Morton College
Cicero, IL

Skills

  • Clinical:
  • Vital Signs, Patient Histories, Positioning/ Draping, Injections, Venipunctures, Urinalysis, Rapid
  • Strep, Throat Test, Flu Test, Covid Test, Capillary Punctures, Hemoglobin, Glucose Testing, Centrifuge, EKG’s, Vision and Hearing
  • Acuities, Aseptic Technique, Autoclave, First Aid
  • Administrative: Microsoft Word, Spring Charts Software (EHR), Scheduling, Typing, Collections,
  • Insurance, Billing, Filing, Coding, ICD-9/CPT, Medical Terminology, Patient Records, Data Entry,
  • Telephone Etiquette, Customer Service, Strong Multi-Tasking Abilities

Certification

Certified, Clinical Medical Assistant: American Heart Association/ Fortis College Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED): National Safety Council/ Fortis College Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio First Aid Course

Timeline

Medical Assistant

MetroHealth Medical Center
06.2025 - Current

Medical Assistant

Akron Children's Hospital
11.2022 - 04.2025

Medical Assistant

University Hospital Rainbow Babies and Children
05.2021 - 06.2022

Vitalia

Senior Residences
09.2019 - 02.2020

Care Partner

Hudson Grande Senior Living
08.2018 - 09.2019

Mulberry Gardens
08.2017 - 04.2018

Preschool Teacher SHBD

11.2016 - 07.2017

Director

Happy Tyros
11.2014 - 02.2015

Teacher Assistant Head Start Program

09.2010 - 09.2011

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Fortis College

Nursing Assistant | Med-Cert -

hours: Site Ellet Unity Health Network -

National Health Career Association

Degree - Early

Child Development Morton College
MARIA CRISTINA SPENCER