Monica Rios
San Antonio,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 deadline-driven environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
United Medical Center
09.2020 - 03.2024
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies..
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Certified Medical Assistant
Shannon Clinic
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Certified Medical Assistant
Ayass Lung Clinic & Sleep Center
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Education
LVN
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX06-2025
Medical Assistant
Kaplan College
Midland, TX04-2012
GED -
Comstock ISD
Comstock, TX08-2002
Skills
- Treatment setup
- Medical records oversight
- Inventory and supply management
- HIPAA Compliance
- HIPAA protocols
- Sample collection procedures
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Terminology
- Insurance confirmation
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Patient Scheduling
Certification
NR-CMA National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
BLS CPR Certification
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
United Medical Center
09.2020 - 03.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Shannon Clinic
03.2017 - 07.2019
Certified Medical Assistant
Ayass Lung Clinic & Sleep Center
01.2013 - 03.2016
NR-CMA National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
BLS CPR Certification
LVN
Galen College of Nursing
Medical Assistant
Kaplan College
GED -
Comstock ISD
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