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Vanessa Rios

Peoria,AZ

Summary

Exceptional medical assistant that thrives in patient care and eager to enhance my skills, knowledge and overall professional experience. I am always seeking to learn something new and when presented to me, I learn it quickly.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Pinnacle Pain and Spine
07.2022 - 01.2024
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained patient medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Assisted physicians with minor procedures, including preparing the operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
  • Performed insertions of IV's and prepped patient for the anesthesiologist

Lead Medical Assistant

Stripes Primary Care
05.2020 - 07.2021
  • Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
  • Ensured patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing exceptional customer service.
  • Demonstrated expertise in phlebotomy, specimen collection, and basic laboratory testing procedures to support accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions.
  • Ensured timely follow-up care by contacting patients with test results and coordinating necessary appointments for further evaluation or treatment.
  • Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for medical staff.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.

Education

Medical Assisting -

Everest College
Mesa, AZ
12.2013

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Phlebotomy
  • Procedure assistance
  • IV Certified

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Pinnacle Pain and Spine
07.2022 - 01.2024

Lead Medical Assistant

Stripes Primary Care
05.2020 - 07.2021

Medical Assisting -

Everest College
Vanessa Rios