Salvador Vega
Plano,TX
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Manager with extensive experience at Lockhart Matter Dermatology, excelling in staff development and patient care management. Proven track record in implementing quality improvement initiatives and enhancing operational procedures, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Skilled in medical practice management and effective team leadership.
Respectful Clinical Manager with extensive knowledge of health care administration and clinical philosophy. Familiar with fiscal management systems and human resource management. Talented at maintaining and developing effective relationships with staff, patients and senior management. Excellent supervisory skills and performance working under pressure.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Manager/Lead Medical Assistant
Lockhart Matter Dermatology
11.2008 - 12.2025
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified medical personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Created work schedules for 22 employees and oversaw functioning of the medical assistant department.
- Managed daily operations of 22 person clinic supporting approximately patients per week.
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
Radio Operator
Marine Corps
10.1998 - 08.2003
- Operated sound recording equipment to capture and document broadcasts for analysis.
- Monitored emergency frequencies to detect distress calls and dispatch emergency response personnel or equipment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of messages transmitted and received.
- Installed, tested and operated radio equipment, adjusting settings to achieve clearest transmission.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Put together and configured antennas, power sources and other equipment to establish communications.
- Completed inspections, followed maintenance schedules and completed repairs.
- Documented and processed incoming messages over communication systems for supervisor review.
- Repaired radio equipment as necessary using electronic testing equipment, hand tools and power tools.
- Managed and optimized contact with other locations and personnel conducting field operations to facilitate open and clear communication.
Education
Certified Dermatology Tech - Dermatology
Association of Certified Dermatology Techs
Cheyenne, WY01.2018
Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA01-2009
Skills
- Supervisory experience
- HIPAA compliance
- Recruitment and retention
- Proficient in EMA
- Patient care management
- Organizing staff schedules
- Employee issue resolution
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Patient relations
- Team meetings
- Clinical education
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Earned "Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal"
- Earned "Combat Action Ribbon" for participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom I.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Certification
- MA - Medical Assistant
- CDT - Certified Dermatology Technician
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Manager/Lead Medical Assistant
Lockhart Matter Dermatology
11.2008 - 12.2025
Radio Operator
Marine Corps
10.1998 - 08.2003
Certified Dermatology Tech - Dermatology
Association of Certified Dermatology Techs
Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College