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Sarai Figueroa

Brownsville,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Brownsville Community Health Center
Brownsville, TX
05.2020 - 07.2021
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Administered medications under physician's supervision.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
  • Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
  • Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
  • Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.

Medical Assistant

Pediatric Care Center
Brownsville, TX
07.2016 - 05.2020
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.

Education

CRMA - Certificate

General Educational Services of Texas
Brownsville
05-2016

Skills

  • Medical supply inventory
  • Laboratory Specimen Collection
  • Phlebotomy Techniques
  • Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Payment Collection
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Service-oriented
  • Relationship Building
  • Superb time management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Scheduling
  • Data Entry
  • Positive and professional

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Brownsville Community Health Center
05.2020 - 07.2021

Medical Assistant

Pediatric Care Center
07.2016 - 05.2020

CRMA - Certificate

General Educational Services of Texas

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