Melissa Barrera
Humble,TX
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Texas Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided quality care in Women's Services, Labor and Delivery unit
- Assemble delivery tables, assisting with patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse
- Collecting two blood samples from the umbilical segment, specimen collection, proper disposal of placenta, Postpartum genital area scrub
- Collecting and sanitizing instruments from procedures and deliveries properly.
Patient Care Technician /Medical Unit Secretary
Houston Methodist Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2021
- Vital signs, EKGs, venipunctures, glucose checks, specimen collections, hygiene care, assist patients with transferring, and ambulating.
- Answered multi-phone line, Medical Records, Preparing Patient charts.
- Collect patient information and medical records, admission, and discharge paperwork; answering multi-line phone; organizing patients' charts.
Medical Assistant /Patient Care Technician
St. Luke's Health Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2016
- Vital signs, assisting during bedside procedures, and examinations.
- EKGs, patient history, phlebotomy, venipunctures, glucose sticks
- Repositioning patient, managing medical equipment, explaining preoperative procedures, and preparing patients for medical surgery.
- 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.
Medical Assistant /Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
05.2007 - 12.2010
- Answering multi-line phone, scheduling appointments, verifying patient information, and medical records.
- Sitting with mental health patients, hygiene, and repositioning patients with a licensed professional.
- History-taking, physical examinations, clinical investigations.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Education
Medical Assistant - Vocational-Technical Education
Texas School of Business
Houston, Texas07.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Diagnostic Sonography
Lone Star College Kingwood
Kingwood, TexasSkills
Medical terminology, EPIC systems, EMR systems, Windows-based computer skills, phlebotomy skills, teamwork, adherence to HIPAA, medical equipment operation, and qualified in patient transport
Certification
CPR certified, AED and First Aide certified
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Texas Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician /Medical Unit Secretary
Houston Methodist Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2021
Medical Assistant /Patient Care Technician
St. Luke's Health Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2016
Medical Assistant /Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
05.2007 - 12.2010
Medical Assistant - Vocational-Technical Education
Texas School of Business
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Diagnostic Sonography
Lone Star College Kingwood
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