Mariah Cantu
Baytown,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Memorial Hermann Ertan Digestive Disease Center
Houston, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Performed patient history and physicals, including vital signs and documentation of findings.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopy procedures, such as colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, and upper GI endoscopies.
- Prepared exam rooms for endoscopic procedures by stocking supplies and equipment.
- Ensured all instruments were properly sterilized prior to use according to established protocols.
- Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
- Cared for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures and transitioned from pre- to post-procedure care.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
- Followed nurses' instructions and physicians' orders when administering oral and injected medications.
Medical Assistant
Performance Pain and Sports Medicine
Houston, TX
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Medical Assistant
Greenway Chiropractic
Houston, TX
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Greeted patients, verified insurance and collected co-payments.
- Maintained patient records and updated information in the electronic health record system.
- Assisted with patient intake, including taking vitals such as height, weight and blood pressure.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient visits by ensuring that all necessary supplies were available.
- Scheduled appointments for patients both in person and over the phone.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing medical documents, answering phones and responding to emails.
- Ensured cleanliness of equipment used during treatments.
- Organized office supplies and ordered new items when necessary.
- Managed inventory of medications prescribed by doctors for patient care plans.
- Monitored appointment schedules throughout the day to ensure proper flow of operations.
- Checked out patients at end of visit, collecting any remaining balances due from them.
- Accurately entered data into computer systems related to patient visits or treatments received.
- Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage and mechanical traction therapies on patients under doctor supervision.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Medical Assistant
Pain and Headache Centers of Texas
Houston, TX
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Education
High School Diploma -
E.L Furr High School
Houston, TX05-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Health Science
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- Data Entry
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Flow Management
- Medical Billing
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Communicating with patient families
- Team management and supervision
- Quick problem solver
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Patient Assessments
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Electronic Medical Records (ECW, Care4)
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Appointment Setting
- Medical Procedures
- Sterile technique
- Patient Relations
- Clinical Documentation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Direct Patient Care
- Insurance Verification
- CPR
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Compassionate
- Vital sign monitors
- Family Education
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Memorial Hermann Ertan Digestive Disease Center
04.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Performance Pain and Sports Medicine
12.2020 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant
Greenway Chiropractic
10.2019 - 11.2020
Medical Assistant
Pain and Headache Centers of Texas
03.2018 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
E.L Furr High School
Associate of Applied Science - Health Science
Houston Community College
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