Tomasita Llanas
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Certified Registered Medical Assistant with proven skills in patient education, care coordination, and effective communication, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery for over 22 years. Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, enhancing efficiency in fast-paced healthcare settings. Committed to supporting patient care and administrative functions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Registered Medical Assistant
Texas Children's Pediatics
Houston, TX
10.2009 - Current
- Administered immunizations and conducted health screenings for pediatric patients.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Coordinated appointments and communicated with families about care instructions.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and medical procedures effectively.
- Educated families on preventive care and medication administration guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient care workflows.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and patient interaction protocols.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy of patient information.
- Maintained accurate medical records of patient assessments, treatments, medications and test results.
- Documented all patient interactions in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Consulted with pharmacists to obtain medication information for patients when needed.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized results in medical records.
- Performed vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration rate.
- Initiated basic wound care procedures such as cleaning minor cuts or abrasions.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and placed orders when needed.
- Ordered diagnostic imaging studies according to established protocols.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care was provided at all times.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Performed phlebotomy services including drawing blood samples for laboratory testing purposes.
- Reconciled medication discrepancies between physician's orders and pharmacy records.
- Assisted with minor office surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Instructed patients on proper use of durable medical equipment.
- Processed prescription refills as requested by patients or their healthcare providers.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments for patients.
- Conducted point-of-care testing such as rapid strep tests, urine dipstick tests and glucose monitoring.
- Provided patient education regarding health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Administered injections and immunizations as directed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Ensured that infection control standards were maintained throughout the facility.
- Measured patient vital signs accurately during examinations and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented patient visit notes to ensure accurate medical records during patient visits.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
- Cleaned medical equipment according to established protocols following procedures and standards.
- Responded promptly to patient callbacks regarding health inquiries and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Education
Certificate - Registered Medical Assistant
Bradford School of Business
Houston, Tx05-2003
Skills
- immunization administration
- patient care coordination
- medication reconciliation
- vital signs measurement
- electronic health records management
- healthcare compliance
- HIPAA compliance
- medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Office procedure training
- patient education
- emergency response
- time management
- problem solving
- team collaboration
- effective communication
- attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Certified Registered Medical Assistant
Texas Children's Pediatics
10.2009 - Current
Certificate - Registered Medical Assistant
Bradford School of Business