Maria Tavarez
Union City,NJ
Summary
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with hands-on experience in patient care, medical procedures, and healthcare administration. Displays strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing lab procedures, managing records, and providing quality patient service. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and remain calm under pressure while showcasing excellent interpersonal communication skills. Consistently recognized for maintaining positive relationships with patients, medical professionals, and the management team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
CarePoint Health Medical Group
Bayonne, NJ
11.2022 - Current
- Lead Medical Assistant
- OB Navigator- Point of contact for all Obstetrical needs.
- Assist in scheduling appointments for patients over the phone and via email.
- Prepare treatment rooms by stocking supplies, and ensuring that sterile instruments are available prior to office hours.
- Monitor inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Answer phone calls, e-mails, and messages from patients promptly, while providing excellent customer service to patients inquiring about test results, general obstetric and gynecological questions, and appointment availability.
- Counsel patients on family planning options, such as contraception, sterilization, and fertility treatments, under physician supervision.
- Provide patient education regarding medications, treatments, and lifestyle changes for high-risk obstetrical patients (GDM and hypertension).
- Organized and prepared medical records for easy accessibility for review by the physician and medical staff.
- Perform patient intake, including taking vital signs and medical histories, to ensure the accuracy of patient data in the EMR system.
- Review all chart preparation completed by all staff prior to and post clinical hours to ensure charts can be billed timely and properly.
- Weekly lab reconciliation to ensure all patient labs completed in office are scanned, reviewed and discussed with patient as soon as possible.
- Administer injections (e.g., Depo, influenza, Rhogam) under the direction of a physician.
- Coordinate patient referrals to specialists for further evaluation or treatment. (e.g., Perinatologist, Genetics, and Hematology, etc.).
- Complete all global obstetric maternity benefits forms for billing.
- Call in medications for the treatment of gynecological and obstetric conditions under a physician's supervision.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as ultrasounds, sonograms, Pap smears, and blood work under physician supervision.
- Respond quickly and efficiently to all OB emergency situations within the healthcare facility.
- Provided guidance, training, and support for new employees during their orientation period.
- Monitored and reported GDM and blood pressure logs on a weekly basis for physician review.
- Coordinate and schedule inductions and C-sections for obstetrical patients. Prenatal records are sent to the hospital for the preparation of delivery.
- Prepare consent forms for all procedures completed in the office and OB surgeries.
- Provide detailed information to management team regarding patient's delivery.
- Review and organize all obstetrical transfer records (late term and IVF) prior to physician reviewing to ensure all medical records are obtained.
- Prepare a nightly email to management team of all confirmed pregnancies.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Jersey Women's Care Center
Jersey City, NJ
05.2018 - 11.2022
- Lead Medical Assistant
- Supervised, trained, and supported a team of medical assistants.
- Chaperoned the physician during gynecological exams.
- Served as a Spanish translation liaison between physicians and patients, ensuring accurate, professional, and compliant communication to uphold quality of care and patient confidentiality regulations.
- Prepared treatment rooms by stocking supplies and ensuring sterile instruments were available.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Prepared treatment rooms for procedures (e.g., cervical biopsy, endometrial biopsy, and pelvic floor therapy).
- Answered phones promptly while providing excellent customer service to patients inquiring about the services offered at the clinic.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments for patients over the phone or via email communication.
- Organized medical records so they are easily accessible for review by the physicians, and other healthcare staff.
- Administered injections (e.g. Depo and vitamin B12) under physician supervision.
- Performed patient intake, including taking vital signs and medical history, to ensure the accuracy of the patient data in the EMR system.
- Call in prescription medications for gynecological and obstetric conditions under physician supervision.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding their health concerns or questions about treatments discussed with the physician.
- Completed prior authorizations for IUDs and birth controls. Followed up appropriately based on the information provided by the insurance company (e.g., Different diagnosis codes, formulary coverage).
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
North Hudson Community Action Corp, NJ WIC
Jersey City, NJ
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Performed patient intake, including taking vital signs and medical history, to ensure the accuracy of the patient data in the EMR system
- Performed HIV finger sticks in the office with physician orders.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Prepared treatment rooms by stocking supplies and ensuring sterile instruments were available.
- Prepared treatment rooms for procedures during office hours (e.g., cervical biopsy, endometrial biopsy, and pelvic floor therapy).
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Lincoln Technical Institute
Paramus, NJ05-2006
Skills
- Patient education
- EMR management
- Patient intake/Vital signs assessment
- Inventory monitoring/management
- HIPAA compliance
- Appointment scheduling
- Team leadership
- Bilingual communication
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Patient care coordination
Certification
- EKG Certification
- Medical Assistant Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
CarePoint Health Medical Group
11.2022 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Jersey Women's Care Center
05.2018 - 11.2022
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
North Hudson Community Action Corp, NJ WIC
07.2015 - 05.2018
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Lincoln Technical Institute