Mayra Barajas
OR
Summary
Dedicated and certified bilingual medical assistant with extensive experience in both clinical and administrative healthcare settings. Skilled in patient care, medical records management, and multitasking in fast-paced environments. Committed to providing excellent support to patients and medical staff, with a strong passion for healthcare.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant/Medical Records Specialist
Oregon State Correctional Institution-Contract
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Compiling, processing, and validating patient information in electronic health records
- Ensuring accuracy for billing and insurance purposes
- Retrieving and organizing patient charts for audits or clinical use
- Responding to requests for medical information while adhering to privacy laws like HIPAA
- Assisting with data entry, coding, and recordkeeping tasks
Medical Assistant
The Portland Clinic Primary Care -Contract
07.2024 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
Medical Assistant
Samaritan Health Internal Medicine-Contract
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Roomed patients, obtained vitals, performed venipuncture, and administered immunizations
- Conducted EKGs, point-of-care tests, and assisted providers with clinical procedures
- Managed appointment scheduling, paperwork, and inbox tasks
Medical Assistant
The Portland Clinic Dermatology/Internal Medicine
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed patient intake, vitals, injections, EKGs, and charting using the EPIC system
- Assisted with in-office procedures and managed appointment scheduling
Medical Assistant
Samaritan Health Covid Testing Site-Contract
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted COVID tests for patients of all ages
- Supported registration, patient check-in/out, and appointment scheduling
- Assisted patients in signing up for MyChart to access test results
Medical Assistant
Providence Bridgeport Family Medicine
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided clinical support for patients of all ages
- Performed injections, blood draws, urinalysis, and EKGs
- Assisted in procedures, patient scheduling, and insurance coordination
Medical Assistant
Urgent care clinic south
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Completed 160 hours of hands-on training
- Gained experience in rooming patients, vitals, blood draws, and assisting with physical exams
Caregiver
Heartwood Place Memory Care
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Supported residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities
Youth Softball Coach
Woodburn Academy of Art
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Taught fundamentals of softball in a safe and encouraging environment
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Institution of Technology
Salem, OR04-2019
High School Diploma -
Woodburn Academy of Arts, Science, And Technology
Woodburn, OR06-2017
Skills
- Multitasking
- Scheduling Appointments
- Medical Terminology
- Injections
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Venipuncture
- Phlebotomy
- Medical terminology
- EMR / EHR
- Clinical documentation
- Data entry
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant, 07/01/18, Present
- CPR & First Aid Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Medical Records Specialist
Oregon State Correctional Institution-Contract
11.2024 - 05.2025
Medical Assistant
The Portland Clinic Primary Care -Contract
07.2024 - 11.2024
Medical Assistant
Samaritan Health Internal Medicine-Contract
09.2022 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
The Portland Clinic Dermatology/Internal Medicine
05.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
Samaritan Health Covid Testing Site-Contract
09.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant
Providence Bridgeport Family Medicine
05.2019 - 04.2021
Medical Assistant
Urgent care clinic south
03.2019 - 04.2019
Caregiver
Heartwood Place Memory Care
08.2017 - 10.2017
Youth Softball Coach
Woodburn Academy of Art
03.2017 - 06.2017
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Institution of Technology
High School Diploma -
Woodburn Academy of Arts, Science, And Technology
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