Hi, I’m
Sonia Acosta
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated Medical Assistant offering over 17 years in experience in fast-paced settings. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little to no supervision. Seeking a transition into a non-medical field to leverage skills in a new environment and pursue opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Austin Heart
Medical Assistant
03.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared charts for patients and obtained medical records from previous medical providers
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Central Texas Pain Center
Medical Assistant
04.2012 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
San Marcos Family Medicine
Medical Assistant
05.2007 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Cross-trained in all front office and back office duties.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Obtained patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Trained new team members on company procedures, customer service and issue resolution.
Education
Virginia College - BirminghamBirmingham, AL
02.2007
Skills
- Bilingual
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Communication
- Multitasking Skills
- CPR Certified
- Venipuncture Collection
- Medical Records
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Austin Heart
03.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Central Texas Pain Center
04.2012 - 03.2021
Medical Assistant
San Marcos Family Medicine
05.2007 - 04.2012
Virginia College - Birmingham
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