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Paola Ramirez

Lawrenceville,NJ

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. 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

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Sheryl Haber Kuo M.D.
12.2021 - Current
  • Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.

Daycare Assistant

YMCA
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
  • Supported the emotional well-being of children by providing nurturing care and addressing individual needs.
  • Collaborated with lead teacher to develop daily schedules, lesson plans, and curriculum for diverse age groups.

Medical Receptionist & Insurance Verification

Campus Eye Group
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing the front desk operations and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling for improved patient flow and reduced wait times.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating patient information and verifying insurance coverage.


Medical Assistant II

Capital Health Primary Care
01.2013 - 07.2021
  • Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.

Medical Assistant

Associated Neurologists of NJ, PA/Comprehensive Neurology, LLC
03.2009 - 11.2012
  • Obtained patient medical history, medication information, vitals, symptoms, allergies, and assisted with minor procedures.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care for patients in various settings.
  • Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.

Medical Assistant/Office Assistant

East Windsor Pediatric Group
05.2008 - 01.2009
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
  • Assisted in translation for Spanish speaking patients and provided excellent and safe patient care.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.

Medical Assistant

Princeton Chiropractic Associates
02.2007 - 05.2008
  • 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.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.

Education

Medical Assisting

Harris School of Business - Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ

Health And Childcare Services

Mercer County Technical Schools - Assunpink Center
Trenton, NJ

High School Diploma -

Lawrence High School
Lawrence Township, NJ

Skills

  • Medical Office Administration
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Payment Collection
  • Insurance Claims
  • Patient Relations
  • EMR / EHR
  • Customer Service
  • Patient Assessments
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medical Records Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Data Entry Accuracy
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

  • AHA BLS Certification
  • Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certification
  • Phlebotomy and EKG Certification

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Sheryl Haber Kuo M.D.
12.2021 - Current

Daycare Assistant

YMCA
10.2021 - 12.2021

Medical Receptionist & Insurance Verification

Campus Eye Group
07.2021 - 09.2021

Medical Assistant II

Capital Health Primary Care
01.2013 - 07.2021

Medical Assistant

Associated Neurologists of NJ, PA/Comprehensive Neurology, LLC
03.2009 - 11.2012

Medical Assistant/Office Assistant

East Windsor Pediatric Group
05.2008 - 01.2009

Medical Assistant

Princeton Chiropractic Associates
02.2007 - 05.2008

Medical Assisting

Harris School of Business - Cherry Hill

Health And Childcare Services

Mercer County Technical Schools - Assunpink Center

High School Diploma -

Lawrence High School
Paola Ramirez