PATRICIA PEREZ
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced with healthcare procedures and patient assistance. Utilizes strong organizational skills to maintain efficient office operations and support patient care. Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical protocols ensures smooth coordination and effective patient communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Houston Pulmonary Medicine
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated care to optimize office workflow and efficiency.
- Performed routine laboratory tests and accurately documented results in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and vaccinations following established protocols and guidelines.
- Managed prior authorization requests and assessed eligibility for various medical services.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling to enhance office efficiency.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Medical Assistant
Center For Family And Preventive Medicine
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Issued prior authorizations for patients medication coordinately.
- Called and assisted with medical supplies.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX08.2020
High School Diploma -
Galena Park High School
Houston, TX2012
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Patient/Family Education and Instruction
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Customer and Personal Service Clerical
- Computers and Electronics Writing
- Scheduling appointments
- Data Entry
- Facsimile
- Written and verbal communication
- Multi-tasking ability
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Wound Care
- Assisted with Epic system
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Houston Pulmonary Medicine
10.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Center For Family And Preventive Medicine
11.2020 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science -
San Jacinto College District
High School Diploma -
Galena Park High School