Paola Barboza
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant with a commitment to providing excellent patient care and a strong emphasis on clinical skills and punctuality. Eager to leverage proven abilities in patient care, communication, and teamwork to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Ascension Texas Cardiovascular
Austin, TX
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted in patient intake, collecting medical histories and vital signs efficiently.
- Supported clinical staff by preparing exam rooms and rooming patients in a timely matter.
- Managed electronic health records, updating patient information accurately and promptly.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, optimizing appointment flow to enhance operational efficiency.
- Heart Monitor Placement and Patient Education of operation device properly.
- Completed EKGs based on patient presentation in office.
Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Children's Pediatrics
Austin, TX
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs accurately and efficiently.
- Managed scheduling of appointments, ensuring optimal patient flow.
- Performed routine laboratory tests and prepared specimens.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
- Maintained medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Certified Medical Assistant
Addison Medical Group
Austin, TX
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Assisted in patient intake, collecting medical histories and vital signs efficiently.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted routine lab tests, processing samples according to established protocols for accuracy.
Certified Medical Assistant
Austin Area OBGYN
Austin, TX
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vitals signs, and chief complaints.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and medical procedures.
- sterilizing instruments.
- Managed electronic health records to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Certified Medical Assistant
Seton Heart Institute
Austin, TX
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Completed EKGs based on patient presentation in office.
- Heart monitor placement and patient education of operation device properly
- Managed electronic health records, updating patient information accurately and promptly.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Certified Medical Assistant
CommUnityCare
Austin, TX
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Supported clinical staff by preparing exam rooms
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications/vaccines
- Obtained
- Obtained patient intake, collecting medical histories and vital signs efficiently.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted with routine checks testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring and stocking room properly.
Education
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Austin Medical Assistant School
Austin, TX10-2018
High School Diploma -
Austin Can Academy Charter School
Austin, TX01-2010
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- EMR/EHR
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Specimens collection and processing
- Vital signs measurements
- Medication/Vaccines administration
- OB/GYN/Fertility procedures
- Patient scheduling
- Basic life support
- Telephone etiquette
- Fluent in Spanish
- Insurance verification
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- 09/2026
- Basic Life Support - AHA- 10/2027
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Ascension Texas Cardiovascular
09.2024 - 08.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Children's Pediatrics
08.2023 - 09.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Addison Medical Group
01.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Austin Area OBGYN
08.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Seton Heart Institute
08.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
CommUnityCare
08.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Austin Medical Assistant School
High School Diploma -
Austin Can Academy Charter School