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Work History
Education
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MONICA NIRA

Hondo,TX

Summary

Versatile hardworking professional with 10+ years of experience and proven knowledge of back office operations, customer service, 5 years in medical office. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the role at your company. Seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a company which offers advancement and longevity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Medcare Associates (Reliable Staffing)
San Antonio
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Authorized drug refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies
  • Helped physicians examined and treated patients, handing them instruments and materials and performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures
  • Contacted medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, kept rooms neat and clean
  • Operated electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
  • Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
  • Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation
  • Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms
  • Prioritized patient needs identified through phone, electronic, and walk-in communication to comply with established guidelines
  • Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records
  • Performed general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation and completing insurance forms.

SALES ASSOCIATE

DOLLAR GENERAL
US, Texas
11.2019 - 10.2020
  • Obtained a thorough knowledge of products sold to assist customers in locating and purchasing items
  • Engaged customers and built connections using a positive, upbeat attitude
  • Stayed on top of policy changes and promotions to better serve customers with current information
  • Worked safely and quickly to help customers move heavy purchases, consistently exceeding expectations
  • Boosted team success by working well with all members and cross-training in different positions and departments
  • Operated cash register and POS to process sales transactions and handle payments
  • Performed cleaning tasks, keeping store neat and organized
  • Alerted management to potential security issues, supporting loss prevention and reducing shrink.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

San Antonio Family Physicians
San Antonio
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test resulted in medical records
  • Performed general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation and completing insurance forms
  • Operated electrocardiogram (EKG),Spirometry and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
  • Helped physicians examined and treated patients, handing them instruments and materials and performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures
  • Authorized drug refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies
  • Performed routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, kept rooms neat and clean.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXTERN

San Antonio Family Physicians
San Antonio
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Completion of 200+ hours performing clerical duties and Medical Assistant duties such as word processing, data entry, and filing
  • Obtained patient information for insurance purposes, scheduled appointments, obtained complete patient medical history
  • Identified and assessed patient's clinical problems and ordered laboratory and diagnostic procedures
  • Obtained lab specimens and directed to correct lab courier
  • Updated inventory, expiration, and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation; conducted machine safety checks according to facility policies
  • Offered, age-appropriate, patient care before, during, and after exams
  • Instructed patient treatment instructions and medications
  • Provided a clean work place by sanitizing and restocking rooms and equipment on a daily basis.

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE

Stage Stores
Hondo, TX
03.2016 - 07.2017
  • Daily interaction with high volume of customers, responded quickly and resourcefully to customer concerns or request
  • Responsible for accounting daily sales, providing excellent customer service, inventory of merchandise and replenishing floors
  • Operated cash register and POS to process sales transactions and handle payments
  • Introduced promotions and sale opportunities, enticing customers
  • Engaged with guests to understand and anticipate customer service needs
  • Promoted benefits of store credit cards or customer loyalty programs to encourage repeat business
  • Alerted management to potential security issues, supporting loss prevention and reducing shrink
  • Trained new employees on company policies and strong sales techniques.

CLERICAL ASSISTANT

Medina Healthcare System
Hondo, TX
09.2013 - 07.2016
  • Supported staff, performing data entry and administrative duties
  • Received and route messages and documents, such as laboratory results,medication refills to appropriate staff
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient diagnostic, specialty appointments, and medical consultations
  • Scanned and documented new patient information in electronic health records for registration purposes
  • Maintained confidentiality of personal and financial information, protecting patient rights and complying with HIPAA regulations
  • Maintained correspondence files to facilitate office operations.

Education

MEDICAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Brightwood College
San Antonio, TEXAS
07.2017

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Penn Foster High School
San Antonio, TEXAS
02.2015

Skills

  • Communication
  • Clinical Support
  • Leadership
  • Data entry
  • Multi-Line Phone Proficiency
  • EMR Systems
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork

Timeline

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Medcare Associates (Reliable Staffing)
10.2020 - 04.2021

SALES ASSOCIATE

DOLLAR GENERAL
11.2019 - 10.2020

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

San Antonio Family Physicians
09.2017 - 05.2019

MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXTERN

San Antonio Family Physicians
07.2017 - 08.2017

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE

Stage Stores
03.2016 - 07.2017

CLERICAL ASSISTANT

Medina Healthcare System
09.2013 - 07.2016

MEDICAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Brightwood College

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Penn Foster High School
MONICA NIRA