Mariela Martinez
La Joya,TX
Summary
To obtain a career-leading position as a Medical Assistant with a medical practice in which I can utilize the skills I have acquired through my education and work experience, and have the opportunity to acquire new skills that I can use to better my work duties.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Instructor
RGV Vocational Services
01.2023 - Current
- Follow provided lesson plan to make sure all students received the necessary skills
- Prepare students for state certification exam
- Tough handson skills like patient care, injections, venipuncture, medication administration, clerical skills, and others
- Provided ongoing support to alumni by sharing job postings or offering advice on career advancement opportunities within the Medical Assisting field.
- Developed strong rapport with students, providing one-on-one support to those struggling with course material or facing personal challenges.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, participation, and performance for accurate evaluation and feedback purposes.
- Collaborated with other instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and alignment of course objectives across all sections.
- Coached students on individual level with patience and positive reinforcement.
- Trained students in industry-leading sanitation and hygiene protocol to improve career readiness.
- Boosted student retention rates through the use of engaging and interactive lesson plans.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and group projects into lessons, promoting teamwork and collaboration among students.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student progress, adjusting course content as needed for optimal results.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Maintained laboratory with equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
MEDICAL ASSITANT
HEALTHSMART
01.2016 - 09.2022
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as, current medications, blood pressure and weight
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients
- Laboratory testing, uranalysis, flu, covid and strep test.
- Obtain ordered blood samples via venipuncture
- Assist physician in minor surgeries
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
VALLEY INTENSIVISTS PULMONOLOGISTS AND SLEEP SPECIALIST
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Assisting patient in any question or concern they might have
- Obtaining insurance Authorizations
- Setting up appointments for procedures
- Allergy skin prick test
- Administration of allergy immunotherapy
- Obtain hospital records from varies hospitals.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
DOCTORS PEREZ AND GUAJARDO FAMILY PRACTICE
12.2014 - 10.2015
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Front desk skills
- Completed thorough chart reviews to ensure proper documentation of all pertinent medical information.
- Vaccinations
- Patient preparation for exams
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and instruments prior to each appointment, enabling smooth transitions between patients.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assist with staple / suture removals
- Prescription refills request
- Obtaining insurance Authorizations
- Setting up appointments to specialist or procedures
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assist with annual examination
- Assist with obstetric examinations
- Capillary and venipuncture
Receptionist
Thera-Care Rehab
03.2010 - 01.2014
- Arranging therapists schedule
- Assist patients in accommodation for convenient appointments
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Obtain authorization letters from insurance
- Schedule patients for re-evaluations as per therapists orders
- Receive patient calls and assist in all needs
- Assure all orders were signed by therapist and treating physician for insurance purposes
- Provide a supply log for clinical materials
- Responsible for opening clinic 15 min prior to business hours.
Education
MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
KAPLAN COLLEGE
McAllen, TX12.2014
NURSE AID/ PHYSICAL THERAPY TECH -
RGV CAREERS
Pharr, TX08.2008
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
01.2008
Skills
- Teaching Excellence
- Mentoring abilities
- Clinical expertise
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Simulation
- Safety Protocols
- Phlebotomy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital Sign Monitoring
Personal Information
Title: CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Timeline
Medical Instructor
RGV Vocational Services
01.2023 - Current
MEDICAL ASSITANT
HEALTHSMART
01.2016 - 09.2022
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
VALLEY INTENSIVISTS PULMONOLOGISTS AND SLEEP SPECIALIST
10.2015 - 05.2016
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
DOCTORS PEREZ AND GUAJARDO FAMILY PRACTICE
12.2014 - 10.2015
Receptionist
Thera-Care Rehab
03.2010 - 01.2014
MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
KAPLAN COLLEGE
NURSE AID/ PHYSICAL THERAPY TECH -
RGV CAREERS
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
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