Maritsa Calderon

• Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.

General Medicine

• Prior Authorization
• Referral- Medi-cal/Medicare/IEHP/Molina
• Vitals, lab draw, EKG
• Maintained detailed records
• Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
• Pediatric

-Assisted pediatricians with well-child checks, immunizations, and sick visits for infants through adolescents

• Accurately obtained and recorded pediatric vitals, growth measurements, and developmental milestones
• Prepared exam rooms and supported physicians during procedures such as hearing tests, vision screening, and throat cultures
• Administered age-appropriate vaccinations following CDC guidelines and documented in EMR
• Comforted and calmed anxious children and parents, using child-friendly communication techniques
• Educated parents on medication administration, nutrition, and preventive care tailored to child’s age and condition
• Collected lab specimens (throat swabs, urine, blood) and ensured proper handling and labeling for pediatric patients
• Maintained clean, safe, and child-friendly exam environments to support infection control and emotional comfort
• Collaborated with pediatric specialists, nurses, and front-desk staff to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care
• Monitored vaccine inventory and assisted with VFC (Vaccines for Children) program compliance
• Women's Health

-Preparing and sterilizing exam rooms and instruments

• -Assisting with in-office procedures (e.g., colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, IUD insertion/removal)

-Administering injections (e.g., Depo-Provera, vaccines)

-Performing pregnancy tests and urine dips

· Administrative Skills

· Scheduling OB and GYN appointments, ultrasounds, and surgical procedures

· Verifying insurance coverage and obtaining prior authorizations

· Educating patients on prenatal care, birth control options, and post-operative care

· Managing patient flow (double booking schedules)

· Following up on lab results and communicating with patients

• Cardiology

-Stress Test assistance

-Brady Monitor Assistance

-EKG's

-Referrals

• Project dulce

-Diabetic Foot Exams

-Retinal

-Proper Chart prepping

• Chiropractor, Acupuncture, Podiatry, Behavioral Health

-Referrals

• Front & back MA
• Scheduler/ Insurance verification (private insurance, Tricare and Medi-cal)
• Referral Coordinator/ Prior Authorization
• Collected co-payments from patients for visits and completed daily cash deposits to secure funds.
• Vitals sign/ updated patient's chart efficiency
• Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
• Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
• Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
• Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Prepared patients for any procedures, labs, injections, EKG, suture removal, and dressing changes.