Olga Ximenez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Nursing Student with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels and 10 years of medical assisting background. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Texas MedClinic
Various Locations (Training Position) Culebra/1604
03.2010 - 10.2020
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hosp
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Administered Oral and injectable medications and vaccinations.
- Obtained Vitals and Specimen collections for various physical: School Physicals, DOT Physicals, Non-DOT physicals, INS Physicals.
- Testings included audiometry, spirometry, Drug testing, Breath Alcohol Testing, Various Visual Testing.
- IV administration/ disconnection
- Blood draws
- In house laboratory collection/ testing includes stepptococcous, influenza, mononucleosis and covid testing, urinalysis with micro analysis.
- Previous Xray technician experience
- TB Testing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hallmark University
San Antonio, TX05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Hallmark University
San Antonio, TX03.2010
Skills
- Patient Discharges
- Documentation Review
- Quality Patient Care
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
- Surgical Instruments
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Restocking Lab Supplies
- Patient and Family Education
- Team Meetings
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- IV Discontinuation
- Symptoms Monitoring
- Patient Treatment
- Simple Dressings
- Patient Health Information Privacy
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Physician Communication
- Collecting Medical Samples
- Removing Sutures
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- EMR Systems
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Respiratory Treatments
- Operational Procedures
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Medication Assistance
- Invasive Procedures
- Patient Medical Histories
- Electrocardiography
Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Texas MedClinic
03.2010 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hallmark University
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Hallmark University