Silvia Grimaldo
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Professional in healthcare with solid experience in clinical and administrative duties. Skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and electronic health records. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Reliable in fast-paced environments and adept at supporting medical staff and patients effectively.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant III
Mountain Park Health Center
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021 - Current
- Departmental Cross train( Women's Health, Family Practice, Pediatrics)
- Preceptor
- Instrument processing
- Interpreter
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Conducted audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Medical Assistant
Maricopa OBGYN
Phoenix, AZ
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Assisted with minor office procedures such as suture removal, incision checks, biopsies.
- Gathered and passed instruments to surgeon during operation.
- Cleansed surgical instruments following use in order to ensure safe storage.
- Transported patients to recovery area after completion of surgery.
- Organized instrument trays for specific types of surgeries.
Medical Assistant
Mountain Park Health Center
Phoenix, AZ
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Medical Assistant
Devereux
Phoenix, AZ
10.2015 - 05.2016
- 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.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
Education
Medical Assisting
Brookline College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ09-2015
Skills
- Medical Billing
- Payment Collection
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Entry
- Patient Scheduling
- Procedure Assistance
- CPR
- OB/GYN procedures
- Medical terminology
- Immunization administration
- Fluent in English/Spanish
- HIPAA compliance
- Prior authorization process
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant III
Mountain Park Health Center
08.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Maricopa OBGYN
07.2018 - 08.2021
Medical Assistant
Mountain Park Health Center
05.2016 - 07.2018
Medical Assistant
Devereux
10.2015 - 05.2016
Medical Assisting
Brookline College - Phoenix