Paty Esqueda
Dallas,TX
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 a driven environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Clinical MA/Patient Care Coordinator/Medical Scribe
SpecialtyCareClinics- Family/Occupational Medicine
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Obtained and documented patients vitals, medical history, reason for visit and reported to provider.
- Administered injections/ immunizations ordered by provider
- Coordinated referrals to specialist, imaging facilities, skilled nursing, at home care, after surgery care, wound care, physical therapy
- Obtained and completed proper documentation for the Texas Worker Compensation Division and Department of Labor.
- Taught patients to use at-home medical equipment and proper wound care
- Phlebotomy/ Lab management/ DOT Drugscreen collections
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Attended patient appointments and wrote narrative
- Used eClinicalWorks to input information into computerized patient record system.
- Processed patient referrals and authorizations to enable smooth patient consultations.
- Gathered patient charts to prepare for upcoming appointments and maintain organization..
Medical Assistant
Carpathia Collaborative-Function Medicine
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Obtained patients vitals, medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Entered data, generated lab reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
Emergency Room Medical Technician
SignatureCare Emergency Center - Emergency Room
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Assisted in minor surgeries,applied stabilizing cast/splinting, wound care
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Administered medications and injections as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results
Center Manager
CareNow Urgent Care Clinic
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Directed daily operations and submitted daily number and reports to higher management.
- Checked facility, employee work and service levels to maintain compliance with company standards.
- Completed time sheets and processed payroll.
- Managed work and performance of more than 15 employees
- Ensured the clinic operated efficiently by checking inventory daily.
- Controlled the clinics monthly budget, strategically saving monthly and increasing patient flow
Surgical Coordinator- Orthopedic Spine
Spine Team Texas
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Coordinated with multiple facilities to set up surgeries for 6 different providers
- Updated daily operating room calendars with accurate appointment schedules.
- Educated patients about surgeries and discussed provided treatment plan
- Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
- Coordinated post-operative Care such as: In home Skilled nursing, physical therapy, durable medical equipment fitting and wound-care
MA/Lab Tech/X-Ray Technician
CareNow Urgent Care
03.2009 - 09.2016
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Completed x-rays safely by correctly following OSHA requirements.
Surgical Scheduler Coordinator/X-Ray Technician
Spine Physicians Institute
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Obtained and documented patient vitals, medical history and updated charts
- Administered injections/medications ordered by provider
- Coordinated referrals to imaging facility, physical therapy and other testing facilities
- Managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures and surgeries accordingly
- Educated patients about surgeries, treatment plan and after surgery care
- Coordinated referrals for after surgery care to: skilled nursing, physical therapy, wound care
- Obtained insurance authorization prior to surgery
Medical Assistant/ Xray Technician
Bent Tree Family Physicians
01.2004 - 03.2009
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained patient vitals, medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Completed Ear Lavage's, suture removals, administration of injections/ immunizations, phlobotomy
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Remington College
Garland, TX11-2004
High School Diploma -
West Mesquite High School
Mesquite, TX05-2003
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- CPR
- Friendliness
- Bilingual
- Adaptability
- Analytical thinking
- Empathetic
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Head Clinical MA/Patient Care Coordinator/Medical Scribe
SpecialtyCareClinics- Family/Occupational Medicine
10.2023 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant
Carpathia Collaborative-Function Medicine
10.2022 - 04.2023
Emergency Room Medical Technician
SignatureCare Emergency Center - Emergency Room
08.2020 - 10.2022
Center Manager
CareNow Urgent Care Clinic
07.2016 - 07.2017
Surgical Coordinator- Orthopedic Spine
Spine Team Texas
09.2015 - 07.2017
Surgical Scheduler Coordinator/X-Ray Technician
Spine Physicians Institute
11.2013 - 07.2015
MA/Lab Tech/X-Ray Technician
CareNow Urgent Care
03.2009 - 09.2016
Medical Assistant/ Xray Technician
Bent Tree Family Physicians
01.2004 - 03.2009
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Remington College
High School Diploma -
West Mesquite High School
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