Sheila Martinez
Houston,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
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant III
Houston Skin
Houston, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
Medical Assistant II
Medix Staffing Solutions Inc./PM&R Department
Houston , TX
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
Medical Assistant
Houston Skin Associates
Houston , Texas
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant
The Academy of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX08.2008
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School
South Houston, TX06.2004
Skills
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Updating Medical Records
- Electronic Charting
- Learning Strategies
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Examination Preparation
- Customer Service
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Medical Procedure Coding Software
- HIPAA Compliance
- EMR Systems
- Medical Supply Monitoring
- Medical Billing
- Ultrasound Setup
- Epic Systems
- Appointment Scheduling Software
- eClinicalWorks (ECW)
- Team work skills
- Problem Solving/Leadership skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant III
Houston Skin
06.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant II
Medix Staffing Solutions Inc./PM&R Department
02.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant
Houston Skin Associates
02.2021 - 06.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
The Academy of Health Care Professions
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School