Paula Garza
Kingsville
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Coastal Bend Detention Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Certified Medical Assistant
Wellmed Medical Group
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Improved appointment scheduling system, reducing wait times and increasing client satisfaction.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Certified Medical Assistant
Thomas Spann Clinic
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Education
Medical Assisting
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
Corpus Christi, TX06.2020
High School Diploma -
Mathis High School
Mathis 06.2016
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Exam Room Preparation
- Medical Records Management
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Basic Laboratory Tests
- Payment Collection
- Patient Scheduling
- Injection Administration
- Patient Documentation
- Specimen Collection
- Family Medicine
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Coastal Bend Detention Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Wellmed Medical Group
02.2021 - 08.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Thomas Spann Clinic
08.2020 - 02.2021
Medical Assisting
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Mathis High School
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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