Noemi Castro

Achieved efficient patient care by facilitating rooming and vital sign checks. Delivered accurate point-of-care testing results for A1C, glucose, cholesterol, urinalysis, HCG, and phlebotomy. Enhanced diagnostic processes through effective management of send-out labs and rapid testing for COVID-19, influenza, and strep. Contributed to successful medical procedures, including pap smears and biopsies, by preparing sterile trays and ensuring instrument cleanliness. Maintained high standards of quality control and administered SVN breathing treatments, EKGs, and spirometry. Ensured proper monitoring of refrigerator temperatures and executed injection and vaccine administration. Improved inventory management and administrative efficiency, leading to better patient scheduling and communication.

Achieved seamless front and back office operations at Balsz Gateway Clinic as a Pediatric Medical Assistant II. Promoted a safe working environment as a Safety Marshall, contributing to staff compliance. Streamlined patient check-in and check-out processes, ensuring accurate insurance verification and chart preparation for the following day. Enhanced communication through confirmation calls and effective message routing. Delivered quality patient care by rooming patients, taking vital signs, and administering vaccines and injections. Leveraged VFC knowledge for vaccine administration and performed SVN breathing treatments and point-of-care testing including rapid strep and urinalysis. Maintained well-stocked medical rooms and provided timely responses to parent inquiries.

Achieved seamless transition to Goodyear Clinic, enhancing role with book coordination and rapid promotion to Level III Medical Assistant. Optimized autoclave functions and STAT lab reporting, contributing to improved clinic operations. Elevated team performance as Preceptor by effectively training new hires in pediatric medical assistant skills, ensuring timely and accurate vaccine administration. Strengthened team dynamics by proactively addressing questions and offering support.

Achieved efficient patient flow by expertly rooming patients and collecting vital signs. Enhanced patient care through assistance with pelvic exams, pap smears, and vaccine/injection administration. Improved lab result management by scrubbing charts and addressing pharmacy inquiries. Provided essential translation services for Spanish-speaking patients, ensuring clear communication. Delivered accurate phlebotomy and point-of-care testing results, including urinalysis and HCG drug tests. Executed ear lavages, wound care, and minor surgical procedures, contributing to patient satisfaction. Fostered collaboration with behavioral care services to optimize patient outcomes and scheduled appointments effectively.

Delivered comprehensive medical care to homeless community in North Phoenix as care coordinator for mobile unit. Enhanced access to healthcare services through effective management of mobile care bus operations. Improved health outcomes for individuals in need of treatment and support.

Enhanced patient care delivery by efficiently managing back office tasks in a pediatric setting. Delivered timely rooming of patients and accurate vital sign assessments. Administered vaccines and injections, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Contributed to minor procedures and point of care testing, improving diagnostic capabilities. Collaborated with healthcare providers during circumcision procedures, maintaining high standards of sterility. Optimized phone triage and inventory processes, ensuring readiness for patient needs. Assisted front office operations, improving patient flow and satisfaction.

Streamlined front office processes as a medical assistant, overseeing appointment scheduling, phone communications, insurance verification, message management, co-pay collection, and fax distribution across clinic.

Achieved efficient patient flow by rooming patients and accurately taking vital signs. Delivered vaccinations and injections, demonstrating expertise in VFC and ASIIS knowledge. Streamlined prior authorization processes and conducted essential tests such as ear lavages, rapid flu and strep tests, urinalysis, and phlebotomy. Executed HCG testing and SVN breathing treatments, while translating for patients and assisting in circumcision procedures.

Delivered comprehensive support in back office operations as a medical assistant. Enhanced patient care through effective rooming and vital sign assessments. Contributed to successful execution of minor procedures, including EKGs, toenail removals, I&D procedures, pap smears, phlebotomy, spirometry, diabetic checks, glucose A1C tests, pelvic exams, mole removals, biopsies, ear lavages, drug testing, and urinalysis. Applied knowledge of HCG testing and VFC/VFA standards. Streamlined chart preparation for next-day appointments. Managed phone communications and appointment scheduling to improve patient flow.