ZAIRILU CASTILLO
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Professional, experienced Certified Medical Assistant, currently at Cardiovascular Specialists of South Florida. Previously at Family Medical Center of Hollywood.
I excelled in the following areas: patient care, clinical and administrative duties, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptability, coupled with a commitment to professionalism and ethics result in an optimized patient experience and streamlined care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Cardiovascular Specialis of South Florida
09.2019 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client 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.
- Work with Nuclear Tech doing Stress Tests.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Assisted with billing and coding processes, ensuring accurate insurance claims and patient invoicing.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Knowledgeable with E-clinicls EHR.
Medical Assistant
Family Medical Center of Hollywood
08.2010 - 09.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights by consistently following HIPAA regulations in all tasks involving personal health information management or data exchange between parties involved in their care process.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Facilitated smooth front-office operations by handling incoming phone calls, addressing inquiries, and directing callers to appropriate staff members when necessary.
- Efficient in Phlebotomy.
Education
Vocational - Medical Assistant
Florida Career College
Pembroke Pines, FL06-2010
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable team player
- CPR
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Professionalism and ethics
- Medical records management
- Nuclear and Non-Nuclear Stress Testing
Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT).
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
- OSHA Certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Cardiovascular Specialis of South Florida
09.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Family Medical Center of Hollywood
08.2010 - 09.2019
Vocational - Medical Assistant
Florida Career College
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