Perla Benitez
Edinburg
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. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 25 plus years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Registered Medical Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
RapidStaff
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- 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.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
Registered Medical Assistant
AMI Expeditionary Healthcare
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected specimens of Covid -19 in LAUSD Project
- Verified patient information for Covid -19 Vaccine administration
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for vaccines administration.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic at CBP migrant sites.
Registered Medical Assistant
Impact Health, Inc
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized all medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in site clinic environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for COVID-19 examinations.
- Taught patients about COVID-19 procedures, and plan instructions.
- Collected and documented patient medical information.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, and other instructions.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained client medical history, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Travel different states and cities as a collector of specimen via mobile,
- Travel as a Lead of different groups on site during Covid-19 rush.
Registered Medical Assistant
South Texas Health System
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic environment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
Education
No Degree - Associate of Nursing
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas Mexico
Reynosa Tamaulipas Mexico06.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas
Reynosa Tamaulipas Mexico06.2012
Certificate Registered Medical Assistant - Registered Medical Assistant
San Antonio College of Medical And Dental Assis.
McAllen, TX11.1997
High School Diploma -
Roma High School
Roma, TX05.1992
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Inventory Management
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Needs Assessments
- Medical Terminology
- Indirect Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Entry
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Flow Management
- Phlebotomy
- Patient-Focused Care
- Procedure Assistance
- Sterile Technique
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Equipment Sterilization
- Centrifuge Operation
- CPR
- Simple Dressings
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Trustworthy Companion
- Patient Oral Care
- Patient Feeding
- Family Education
- Lab Equipment Calibration
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- First Aid
- Customer Service
- Medical Procedures
Additional Information
Additional experience in pediatrics and psychology working with Infants Toddlers and adults in medical offices. Professionally trained with experience ensuring high standards culturally competent for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Well trained in previous jobs, schools, nursing homes centers and hospital training (clinical and observations) in Texas and Mexico.
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
RapidStaff
09.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Medical Assistant
AMI Expeditionary Healthcare
09.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Medical Assistant
Impact Health, Inc
07.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Medical Assistant
South Texas Health System
09.2015 - 12.2018
No Degree - Associate of Nursing
University of Texas Pan American
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas Mexico
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas
Certificate Registered Medical Assistant - Registered Medical Assistant
San Antonio College of Medical And Dental Assis.
High School Diploma -
Roma High School
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