Misty Rios
Lake Station,IN
Summary
Hard working and dedicated Registered Medical Assistant with experience in the field. Able to work under pressure and deal with high traffic environments. Flexible, determined and personable with patients. Enjoy working with people and sensitive to patient needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Urologic Specialists of Northwest Indiana
Merrillville, Indiana
07.2021 - Current
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Assisted physicians in exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Administered injections under direct supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Assist in Urolift Procedures
- Knowledge in EMR Veradigm Hosting system
Registered Medical Assistant
Innovative Women's Health
Hobart, IN
06.2020 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Recorded vital signs and medical history.
- Assist in Endometrial Biopsy, Cryotherapy, Colposcopy, Vulvar Biopsy, and Pap Exams.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Electronic submission of medication; new orders and refills.
- Batch-scanned and indexed patient charts to improve data availability while maintaining security.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Prepare and administer medication as directed by physician.
- Perform vaccinations and injections.
- Knowledge in EMR Epic system.
- Answer patient calls and/or questions.
Registered Medical Assistant
Urology Associates Inc
Valparaiso, IN
03.2005 - 06.2020
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Assist Dr. with Ultrasound guided prostate biopsies, Bladder biopsy, Vasectomies, and Cysto/Stent removal, Catheter insertion and removal.
- Communicate with pharmacies, Interact/communicate with patients.
- File Medical Records, Schedule appropriate tests/procedures.
- BCG tray set up, S/P tube insertion/removal.
- Pre-certification for out PT testing.
- Prior authorization for prescription.
- FMLA Sick Leave/ Paperwork.
Clinical Assistant
Planned Parenthood
Merrillville, IN
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
- Counsel patients prior to clinical procedures.
- Prepare patients prior to physical examinations.
- Maintain documentation of patient information.
- Manage patients scheduling and follow up.
- Assist Physician with sterilization of instruments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Sawyer College
Associate Degree -
Skills
- Understands medical procedures
- HIPAA compliance
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Communicating with patient families
- Interpersonal communications
- Medication Injection
- Microsoft Word
- Medical Terminology
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Customer Service
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Urologic Specialists of Northwest Indiana
07.2021 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Innovative Women's Health
06.2020 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Urology Associates Inc
03.2005 - 06.2020
Clinical Assistant
Planned Parenthood
01.2002 - 01.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Sawyer College