Sonia Torres
Lambertville
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office 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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Medical Assistant/Urogynecology Dept.
The Toledo Clinic
10.2014 - Current
- Documented patient medical information such as vital signs, medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Urogynecology procedures included, urine specimens, cath Ua's, foley insertion and removal, voiding trials, teaching patients how to self-cath, pessary fittings, pessary checks, Percutaneous Tibial Neuromodulation (PTNM), and urodynamics testing.
- Assisted physician with minor procedures, including preparing procedure room and sterilizing instruments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills as directed by physician.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Administered injections per protocol.
- Relayed messages from patients to physician about concerns and condition updates
- Maintained inventory and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Clinical Medical Assistant/Orthopedics Dept.
The Toledo Clinic
09.2011 - 09.2014
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support, and compassion.
- Prepared and administered injections.
- Assisted physician with minor procedures, suture removal, applying and removing cast, and sterilizing instruments.
Clinical Medical Assistant/Neurology Dept.
The Toledo Clinic
10.2007 - 09.2011
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic environment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Scheduled appointments, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Clinical Medical Assistant/Urology Dept.
The Toledo Clinic
10.1998 - 10.2007
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic environment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- 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.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Scheduled appointments and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted physicians with minor procedures, including preparing procedure room and sterilizing instruments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant
San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistant
McAllen, TX06.1993
Skills
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Compassionate
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Electronic Health Records
- Patient Scheduling
- Emptying Catheter Bags
- Injection Administration
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Simple Dressings
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Stocking Supplies
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- EMR Systems
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Clinical Medical Assistant/Urogynecology Dept.
The Toledo Clinic
10.2014 - Current
Clinical Medical Assistant/Orthopedics Dept.
The Toledo Clinic
09.2011 - 09.2014
Clinical Medical Assistant/Neurology Dept.
The Toledo Clinic
10.2007 - 09.2011
Clinical Medical Assistant/Urology Dept.
The Toledo Clinic
10.1998 - 10.2007
Diploma - Medical Assistant
San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistant
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