Thyra C. Carasco
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Medical Assistant with over 20 years of experience in clinical and hospital settings. Delivers quality patient care, manages front and back office operations, and excels in fast-paced environments. Expertise in EMR systems, clinical procedures, lab testing, and medical office administration. Strong communicator with a solid understanding of medical regulations and a commitment to teamwork.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Medical Assistant
UT Physicians – Pediatric Surgery
Memorial City, USA
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Assisted pediatric surgeons in delivering timely emergency and ongoing trauma care at Level 1 trauma facility.
- Supported surgical teams by coordinating patient rooming, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring effective care coordination.
- Collaborate with partner hospitals including Children’s Memorial Hermann, MD Anderson, and Methodist.
- Texas Medical Center / Memorial City, TX
Medical Assistant
UT Physicians – Neurology Endovascular
Memorial City, USA
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted neurologists with patient examinations, conducted lab work, and educated patients on procedures and medications.
- Conducted lab specimen collection and performed basic diagnostic tests to support patient diagnosis.
- Managed rooming for 10–40 patients daily, coordinated care and addressed patient inquiries through high-volume calls.
- Texas Medical Center / Memorial City, TX
Front Office / Medical Assistant
UT Physicians – Colon & Rectal Surgery
Memorial City, USA
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed front desk operations while providing clinical support in high-volume surgical office.
- Educated patients on procedures, assisted during examinations, and recorded care in EMR.
- Coordinated follow-ups, handled calls, and prepared patients for exams and surgeries.
- Memorial City, TX
Medical Assistant
Houston Cardiovascular Associates
Houston, USA
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Coordinated cardiac diagnostics (Echocardiograms, CT scans, Angiograms, Nuclear Stress Tests).
- Assisted four cardiologists by triaging patient calls, scheduling diagnostic tests, and preparing patients for procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Communicated test results to patients, managed prescription refills, and provided patient education, ensuring clarity and understanding of care plans.
- Texas Medical Center, TX
Unit Secretary
Memorial Hermann Northeast & Northwest Hospitals
Houston, USA
04.2006 - 11.2013
- Managed scheduling, patient intake, and facilitated communication between staff, labs, and patients to enhance service delivery.
- Processed 100+ patients weekly in ER and specialty units, ensuring timely care and efficient workflow.
- Maintained accurate medical records and coordinated diagnostic procedures, supporting effective patient management.
- Houston, TX
- Part-Time / PRN
Certified Medical Assistant
Sheik Ahmad, M.D. – Cardiology
Houston, USA
08.2001 - 09.2003
- Performed diagnostic cardiac procedures including EKGs, Holter monitoring, nuclear stress testing to support accurate patient diagnoses.
- Collected and recorded patient histories, prepared insurance documentation, ensured regulatory compliance to facilitate seamless patient care.
- Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX
Education
Certified Medical Assistant Certificate -
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Houston, TX08-2001
Studies in Psychology -
University of Houston
Houston, TX02-2000
Skills
- Certified Medical Assisting
- Clinical Support
- Patient Intake
- Triage
- Rooming
- Vital Signs
- Lab Specimen Collection
- Lab Testing
- Procedure Assistance
- Post-Care Instructions
- Scheduling
- Call Management
- EMR Systems (Epic)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bilingual Communication
- CPR
- BLS
- AED Certified
- Organizational skills
- Time management
Certification
- BLS, CPR & AED, American Heart Association, 11/01/21, 11/01/25
- Medical Assistant License, Current
Timeline
Medical Assistant
UT Physicians – Pediatric Surgery
08.2023 - 09.2025
Medical Assistant
UT Physicians – Neurology Endovascular
02.2023 - 08.2023
Front Office / Medical Assistant
UT Physicians – Colon & Rectal Surgery
04.2022 - 02.2023
Medical Assistant
Houston Cardiovascular Associates
03.2019 - 04.2022
Unit Secretary
Memorial Hermann Northeast & Northwest Hospitals
04.2006 - 11.2013
Certified Medical Assistant
Sheik Ahmad, M.D. – Cardiology
08.2001 - 09.2003
Certified Medical Assistant Certificate -
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Studies in Psychology -
University of Houston