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Monique Acosta

Avondale,AZ

Summary

Reliable candidate with extensive experience providing excellent patient care. Skilled in patient intake, data entry, and clinical procedures. Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to providing quality healthcare services.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assiant

Leadingmds
Goodyear, AZ
05.2024 - Current
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
  • Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.

Medical Assistant

Valley Wise Hosptial
Phoenix, AZ
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

4c medical AKA Optum -Glendale
Glendale, Arizona
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
  • Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
  • Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation.
  • Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
  • Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms.
  • Monitored supply inventory for low stock and worked with staff to reorder.
  • Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Village Medical
Glendale, AZ
08.2019 - 03.2022
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Phoenix Medical
Surprise, AZ
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Phoenician Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.

SCHEDULER

Phoenician Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.

NURSE ASSISTANT

Braswell Hampton Manner
Yucipa, CA
03.2001 - 03.2005
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Performed inventory by monitoring expiration of medical supplies and medications.
  • Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

IHS
Colton, CA
07.2000 - 11.2003
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.

EXTERN

Symonett Family Medical Center
Colton, CA
05.2000 - 06.2000
  • Performed administrative duties, including answering phones and updating medical charts to alleviate burden on nursing staff.
  • Assisted with clerical needs including, answering telephone calls, managing databases and drafting correspondence.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
  • Answered continuous phone calls each day and took messages or transferred to appropriate party.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

San Bernardino Adult School
San Bernardino, CA
01.2000

MEDICAL ASSIANT CERTIFICATE -

Summit Career Collage
Colton, CA
01.2000

Skills

  • Documentation Procedures
  • Communicating With Patient Families
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
  • Customer Service
  • Phlebotomy
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Charting Expertise
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Wound Care And Irrigation
  • Medical Terminology
  • Vital Sign Monitors
  • Specimens Collection And Processing
  • Preparing Specimens And Samples
  • Restocking Lab Supplies
  • Assisting With Physical Exams
  • Clinical Applications
  • EMR Systems

Timeline

Medical Assiant

Leadingmds
05.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Valley Wise Hosptial
07.2023 - 04.2024

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

4c medical AKA Optum -Glendale
03.2022 - 04.2024

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Village Medical
08.2019 - 03.2022

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Phoenix Medical
05.2018 - 07.2019

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Phoenician Medical Center
01.2017 - 07.2019

SCHEDULER

Phoenician Medical Center
01.2017 - 07.2019

NURSE ASSISTANT

Braswell Hampton Manner
03.2001 - 03.2005

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

IHS
07.2000 - 11.2003

EXTERN

Symonett Family Medical Center
05.2000 - 06.2000

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

San Bernardino Adult School

MEDICAL ASSIANT CERTIFICATE -

Summit Career Collage