PAOLA ESTRADA
Houston,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 4+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant Instructor
The College of Healthcare Profesions
Houston, TX
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted lectures on health care related topics including ethics and legal issues.
- Encouraged independent learning among medical assistant students by assigning research projects related to their studies.
- Assessed student performance through written tests, practical exams, and hands-on demonstrations.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach medical assistant students the fundamentals of patient care.
- Participated in faculty meetings where new curriculum was discussed and evaluated.
- Advised medical assistant students on career paths within the field of medicine based on individual interests and goals.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
- Monitored compliance with safety protocols when working with hazardous materials or conducting lab experiments.
- Enforced classroom policies regarding dress code, punctuality, cell phone usage.
- Instructed students in the use of computerized diagnostic equipment and software applications relevant to the field of medicine.
- Demonstrated proper techniques for taking vital signs, performing venipuncture, administering injections, and collecting specimens.
- Provided individual instruction on topics such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, and laboratory procedures.
- Scheduled regular review sessions to ensure that all students understand course material prior to examinations.
- Evaluated student progress by assessing knowledge of course material and providing feedback on assignments.
- Maintained student engagement and program retention by offering quality education and support for unique needs.
- Delivered education in line with governmental, accreditation and institutional policies and procedures.
Medical Assistant
CenterWell Senior Primary Care
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcome.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EMR.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Medical Assistant
Fairway Medical Clinic
Houston, TX
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Worked in a busy environment where I performed things such as injections, venipuncture, EKGs, urinalysis, strep test, flu test, Covid-19 test and spirometer test on both kids and adults.
- Assisted Doctors with suture removals, Pap smears and translation as needed.
- Demonstrated proficiency in collecting all of patients medical history and vital signs.
Education
Medical Assisting
CenterWellAlterius Career College
Houston, TX06.2018
High School Diploma -
Eastwood Academy
Houston, TX06.2017
Skills
- Charting expertise
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- HIPAA compliance
- Advanced anatomy knowledge
- Inventory and supply management
- Understands medical procedures
- Wound care and irrigation
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Vital sign monitors
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Data entry
- Respiratory equipment utilization
- Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
- Lab equipment setup
- Respiratory equipment training
- Communicating with patient families
- Quick problem solver
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Lab equipment calibration
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Specimens collection and processing
- Analytical decision-making skills
- Diagnostic procedures
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Medical Assistant Instructor
The College of Healthcare Profesions
11.2023 - 05.2024
Medical Assistant
CenterWell Senior Primary Care
06.2021 - 11.2023
Medical Assistant
Fairway Medical Clinic
07.2018 - 05.2021
Medical Assisting
CenterWellAlterius Career College
High School Diploma -
Eastwood Academy
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