Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Wellmed Medical Group
Harlingen, TX
01.2021 - Current
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.
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.
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.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Medical Assistant
Harlingen Family Care Clinic
Harlingen, TX
04.2015 - 01.2021
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.
Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
Education
Medical Assistant Certification -
Southern Career Institute
Harlingen, TX
04-2015
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
San Benito, TX
06-2004
Skills
Intake control
Inventory Management
HIPAA Compliance
Indirect Patient Care
Medical Terminology
Medical Billing
Data Entry
Patient Scheduling
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
BLS certification
Texas Notary Public
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Trainer
Training Medical Assistant students on Externship preparation.