Rodrigo Rodriguez
Garland
Summary
Dynamic Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience at NextCare Inc, excelling in patient assessment and clinical documentation. Proven ability to collect specimens and assist in surgeries, while providing compassionate support to patients. Skilled in diagnostic testing and adept at problem-solving, ensuring efficient healthcare delivery in fast-paced environments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
NextCare Inc
Mesa
03.2006 - Current
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Prepared rooms for patient examinations by cleaning instruments and stocking exam rooms with necessary supplies.
- Ensured that all medical charts were accurately documented according to HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted with patient exams, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, administering injections and performing laboratory tests.
- Assisted with minor surgeries under direct supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Provided support to physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals in a variety of clinical settings.
- Sterilized equipment according to established protocols before use on each patient.
- Kept abreast of new developments in the field through continuing education courses.
- Performed administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical facility running smoothly.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Provided emotional support to distressed patients during difficult times.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Medical Assistant
De La Paz Healthcare
Garland
05.2001 - Current
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Dallas
08.1986 - 08.1996
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Texas College of Medical Assistants
Dallas, TX08-1986
High School Diploma -
Foy H Moody HS
Corpus Christi, TX06-1985
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Richland College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs measurement
- Specimen collection
- Clinical documentation
- Diagnostic testing
- Surgical assistance
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
NextCare Inc
03.2006 - Current
Medical Assistant
De La Paz Healthcare
05.2001 - Current
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
08.1986 - 08.1996
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Texas College of Medical Assistants
High School Diploma -
Foy H Moody HS
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Richland College
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