Valerie Varelas
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Professional Medical Assistant with extensive experience at NextCare Urgent Care, skilled in patient scheduling and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and compassionate service. Adept at maintaining HIPAA compliance and implementing infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and efficient clinical environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
NextCare Urgent Care
02.2024 - Current
- Administered patient intake processes, ensuring accurate data entry and documentation.
- Assisted healthcare providers in conducting patient assessments and vital sign measurements.
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing clinic workflow and patient access to care.
- Supported inventory management by tracking medical supplies and equipment availability.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safe clinical environment for patients and staff.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Managed patient scheduling and confirmed appointments to optimize office workflow.
- Performed vital sign assessments and recorded medical histories for accurate patient records.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain patient information and ensure data accuracy.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient inquiries and concerns promptly.
Medical Assistant
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop comprehensive wound care plans for patients.
- Provided skilled wound care, managing complex cases with various stages of healing.
- Delivered expert wound care management, reducing healing times for patients recovering from surgery or injury.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control procedures while assisting with wound care or other treatments.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Provided quality wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Performed wound care tasks under the supervision of healthcare professionals, facilitating timely healing processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Innovation Tech High School
Tucson, AZ06-2023
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Vital sign monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Compassionate
- CPR
- Immunization administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Professionalism and ethics
- Appointment setting
- Front desk operations
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Medical Assistant
NextCare Urgent Care
02.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
06.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Innovation Tech High School