Sasha Paez
Berwyn,IL
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with a 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
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Medical Assistant
Aya Healthcare
Minneapolis, MN
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained patient medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history of patients in clinic.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Scheduled appointments
- Managed multiple provider messages and routed them appropriately
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Aya Healthcare
Chicago, IL
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves, and PPE.
- Documented patient care accurately and concisely in Cerner.
- Managed to keep patients informed about wait time.
COVID-19 Tester
Addison Group
Orland Park, IL
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal samples to prevent compromise.
- Assessed vitals while adhering to PPE requirements and other restrictions.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
Certified Medical Assistant
Aya Healthcare
Chicago, IL
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Certified Medical Assistant
Loyola University Medical Center
MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS
09.2012 - 09.2018
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications, and pre-authorization functions.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Updated inventory, expiration, and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Managed providers' incoming messages, calls, and pharmacy requests in EPIC.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Olympia College
Chicago, IL2005
High School Diploma -
Prosser Career Academy
Chicago, IL06.2001
Skills
- Clinical Applications
- Infectious Diseases
- BLS Certified
- Updating Medical Records
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Family Medicine
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Administering Immunizations
- EPIC EMR
- Performing EKGs
- Clerical Support
Certification
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel Medical Assistant
Aya Healthcare
04.2022 - 09.2022
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Aya Healthcare
03.2021 - 03.2022
COVID-19 Tester
Addison Group
10.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Aya Healthcare
12.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Loyola University Medical Center
09.2012 - 09.2018
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Olympia College
High School Diploma -
Prosser Career Academy
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