Michelle Canales
Houston
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with 6 years of experience with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Advanced Practice House Calls
04.2023 - Current
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Medical Assistant
AR Texas Pediatrics
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
Medical Assistant
Family Medical Care of NY PC
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amityville High School
Amityville06-2019
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Wilson Tech Center
Dix Hills, NY06-2019
Skills
- Medical office administration, Check-in coordination, Intake control
- Phlebotomy
- Lab equipment calibration, Prioritizing stat orders
- Payment collection, Clinical applications
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital sign monitors, Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient assessments, Patient-focused care, Laboratory maintenance, Clinical documentation, Patient scheduling
- Customer relationship management (CRM), Compassionate caregiver
- Procedure assistance, Patient relations
- Health screening coordination, Vital sign monitoring
- Restocking lab supplies
- Medical billing and coding, Sterile technique
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
Advanced Practice House Calls
04.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
AR Texas Pediatrics
10.2021 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant
Family Medical Care of NY PC
12.2019 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Amityville High School
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Wilson Tech Center
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