Mitzi Araujo
San Bernardino,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Medical Assistant
Loma Linda University Health
Redlands, California
10.2022 - Current
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements. accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
- Assist in minor surgeries alongside with Provider
- Use sterile techniques to assist and prepare surgeries
- Process and sterilize medical instruments
- Overlook authorizations and request injectable medication codes
- Overlook faxes and 3 phone lines, including cosmetic interest line.
- Process prior authorizations for specific medications
- Organize stock rooms and make sure there is up to date expiration dates/ prepare for audits
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Allergy and Asthma Care Center
Redlands
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Scheduled patients according to availability, urgency and insurance authorization guidelines
- Prepared all required treatment records and reports
- Requested new patient and existing referrals for further evaluations
- Resolve any discrepancies regarding authorizations and referrals
- Verified Insurances before patient visits
- Administered: Allergy and specialty medication
- Prepared Antigen Formula for injections and mixed special medication
- Performed full allergy skin and oral tests
- Performed pulmonary function tests
- Handle a large amount of phone calls.
- Scheduled Medications and supply delivery.
- Update each patient when medications are ready
- Travel to different office location to train and cover
- Performed patient intake, including gathering detailed medical histories and vital signs.
- Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding the release of confidential patient information.
- Prepared to help patients fast if an allergic reaction occurred due to injections given in clinic.
- Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements.
- Worked one on one with medical supply representatives to insure patients get the proper care on time.
Timeline
Surgery Medical Assistant
Loma Linda University Health
10.2022 - Current
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Allergy and Asthma Care Center
07.2019 - 10.2022