Melinda Guerra
Miami,Florida
Summary
Seeking a position to contribute the training, hard work, and dedication to achieve company goals. Skilled Occupational Therapist Assistant, and Medical Assistant with over 10 years of experience supporting healthcare teams and delivering patient care. Proficient in administrative and clinical tasks, from patient check-in to assisting with procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Miami Hair Institue
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted physicians with hair transplant surgery, (removal of donor site) for FUT procedure, as well as preparing operating rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Setting up, removing, and maintaining instruments, machines, and microscopes for FUT and FUE procedures.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight, allergies, medications, and past medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Riviera Health Resort
04.2015 - 06.2021
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient goals and coordinate effective care strategies.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Engaged in therapeutic activities with clients with orthopedic conditions, and neurological conditions. Some conditions seen were shoulder ORIF, THR, TKR, Arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease. Activities included strengthening and endurance exercises, ROM, memory and sequencing activities, and applying hot/cold packs.
- Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, promoting continued healing outside a clinical setting.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
OT Wellness
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Engaged with different varieties of conditions from autism, ADD, and developmental delays. Therapeutic activities included were to improve fine motor skills, sensory motor skills, attention, self-care, and writing and reading skills.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keiser University
Miami, Fl08.2020
Certified Medical Assistant -
Technical Career Institute
Miami, FL01.2007
Pre-requirements -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01.2005
Skills
Qualifications & Skills
- OTA graduate with NBCOT certification/license
- BSL through American Heart Association
- OSHA BBP/HIV certificate
- Energetic and resourceful
- Good relational/communication skills with clients
- Strong organizational, time management
- Able to understand new concepts and duties easily
- Fluent in English and Spanish both written and verbal
- Enjoy working in collaboration with other group members in a team environment
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ADOBE, internet search tools and emails
- Exhibit high standards of customer service and patient care
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Miami Hair Institue
06.2021 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
OT Wellness
12.2017 - 07.2018
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Riviera Health Resort
04.2015 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keiser University
Certified Medical Assistant -
Technical Career Institute
Pre-requirements -
Miami Dade College
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