Milinda Hernandez
Baytown
Summary
Skilled medical assistant specializing in patient care and operational support. Proficient in conducting medical assessments, facilitating staff onboarding, and maintaining clinical readiness. Experienced in managing administrative tasks to improve team efficiency and enhance patient experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant (Cardiopulmonary Center)
MD Anderson Cancer Center
11.2022 - Current
- Roomed patients and obtained vital signs to support accurate assessments and timely care.
- Conducting Assessments (medical history, surgical history, medication intake).
- Maintained safe and clean setting by replenishing exam rooms and ensuring readiness for patient visits.
- Performed general office duties, verifying appointments and managing incoming and outgoing faxes to ensure smooth operations.
- Facilitated onboarding process for new employees to ensure they understood their roles.
Medical Assistant (Duncan testing site)
MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Administer PCR Covid testing to patients and employees.
- Stock exam rooms.
- Inventory.
- Escort patients to exam room.
Medical Assistant (Gynecology)
MD Anderson Cancer Center
04.2015 - 01.2020
- Assisted in gynecological procedures (Leep’s, colposcopy, EMB, IUD inserts and removals) to support patient care.
- Conducted patient interviews to collect medical information and measure vital signs, height, and weight, ensuring accurate records.
- Facilitated patient care by completing FMLA forms, work excuses, and managing patient schedules efficiently.
- Specimen transport, sterilize and clean instruments used and dispose the contaminated supplies.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on proper urine pregnancy testing techniques.
Medical Assistant
Complete Women’s Care Center
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Ensured accurate monitoring of vital signs and fetal heart tones to support patient care.
- Assisted in procedures (WWE, Colposcopy, EMB, IUD inserts and removals) to support effective patient care.
- Processed laboratory orders to facilitate timely diagnostic testing.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and managed correspondence to enhance patient communication.
Education
Medical Assisting Diploma - Medical Assistant
National Institute of Technology
Houston, TX05-2007
Skills
- Billing and coding
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Resilience
- Critical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
- BLS certified
Awards
2018, Quality caring award for basic human needs
Certification
- Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant (Cardiopulmonary Center)
MD Anderson Cancer Center
11.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant (Duncan testing site)
MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2020 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant (Gynecology)
MD Anderson Cancer Center
04.2015 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant
Complete Women’s Care Center
08.2013 - 03.2014
Medical Assisting Diploma - Medical Assistant
National Institute of Technology