Vanesa Rios
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Medical Assistant
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
Sacramento
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed all forms of communication including telephone calls, voicemails, and patient emails.
- Performed chart scrubbing, insurance verification, and x-ray order processing.
- Prepared and organized documents for upcoming intakes.
- Handled administrative tasks related to patient EDD documents
- Provided timely reminder calls for postoperative and regular follow-ups
- Implemented EHR system to effectively capture and document vital signs and charting information.
- Prepared and set up clinic for provider.
- Secured approval for clinical procedures through effective prior authorization processes.
- Assisted in non-sterile procedures.
- Assisted in applying casts and splints.
- Scheduled non-urgent and urgent surgeries with efficiency.
- Providing clinical support to other clinical departments during periods of understaffing.
OB/GYN Medical Assistant
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
Sacramento
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Provided support to the OB/GYN nurse practitioner during various in-house procedures such as ultrasounds, vulva biopsies, and IUD insertion and removal.
- Performed comprehensive laboratory tests by collecting and processing urine, blood, and other biological samples.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Clinical Coordinator/Medical Assistant
Surgical Affiliates Acute Care Surgery
Sacramento, CA
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for 7 staff.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of 7 physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Traveling Medical Assistant
California Medical Legal Specialist
Fresno, CA
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Education
CCMA -
Brightwood College - Sacramento
Sacramento, CACMA -
Natomas Adult School/ CalRegional
Sacramento, CABehavioral Health Micro-Credential -
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IASkills
- HIPAA compliant
- Unit Administration
- Records management
- HIPAA
- Staff Scheduling
- Clinical inventory control
- Clinical instruction
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Physical assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Administering Injections
- CLIA Waived Test
- BLS/CPR Certified
- EKG/Auto/Manual
- Medical Terminology
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Flow Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
Timeline
Orthopedic Medical Assistant
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
01.2024 - 08.2024
OB/GYN Medical Assistant
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
01.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Coordinator/Medical Assistant
Surgical Affiliates Acute Care Surgery
03.2022 - 12.2023
Traveling Medical Assistant
California Medical Legal Specialist
08.2020 - 05.2024
CCMA -
Brightwood College - Sacramento
CMA -
Natomas Adult School/ CalRegional
Behavioral Health Micro-Credential -
Mercy College of Health Sciences
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