Cristina Soto
Ingleside
Summary
background in assisting healthcare professionals and providing patient care. Skilled in clinical procedures and medical administration, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability in patient communication and maintaining medical records efficiently.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
City of Hope
Zion, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake processes, ensuring accurate and timely data collection.
- Streamlined inventory management for medical supplies, reducing waste and ensuring availability of essential items.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared examination rooms, maintaining compliance with safety and sanitation protocols.
- Conducted patient education on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and adherence to care instructions.
- Supported clinical staff in minor procedures, contributing to efficient operational workflows.
Certified Medical Assistant
Vista Physicians Group
Lindenhurst, Illinois
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician.
- Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
- Performed laboratory procedures such as drawing blood, preparing specimens for testing, and performing EKGs.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow up visits.
- Complied with personal protective equipment requirements to protect against exposure to infectious body fluids and other hazardous substances.
- Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms.
- Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements.
- Provide patient care, vital signs, allergies, UDS, genetic testing, entered into Athena(EMR)
- Check emails, pull messages and report to Nurses
- Submit prior authorizations to insurance companies
- Maintain sample medication cabinet, drug counting and order when needed
- Clean, disinfect, and replenish supplies for exam rooms.
Certified Medical Assistant
Alexian Brothers
Hoffman Estates, IL
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Answered phones, faxes, made appointments, registered patients, verified insurance
- Maintained neatness in waiting room and in patient rooms
- Ordered office and medical supplies and stocked rooms
- Vital signs, chief complaint, allergies, social history, and medications entered in Cerner (EMR)
- Blood draws, injections, EKG's, nebulizer treatments, glucose checks, pregnancy test, urinalysis, throat swabs and ear irrigations
- POCT quality controls and monthly audits
- Monitored refrigerator and freezer temps.
Certified Medical Assistant
University Of Illinois
Chicago, IL
05.2013 - 12.2017
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Teller Supervisor
BMO Harris Bank
Illinois, US
01.2002 - 06.2011
- Handled responsibilities of processing checks, account deposits and withdrawals
- Responsible for providing transaction records and account balances to customers
- Performed responsibilities of filling cash orders for other tellers which included counting, sorting, and maintaining daily monies required to operate teller window
- Handled the task of answering questions and suggest appropriate actions to meet the requirement of customers
- Supervised and monitored teller staff to ensure high level of customer service
- Responsible for providing training and preparing work schedules for the assigned teller staff
- Assisted bank manager in hiring and conducting performance appraisals of the staff
- Opened and closed facility.
Education
National Latino Education Institute
Chicago, IL01-2012
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
University Of Illinois
Chicago, IL12-2017
Skills
- Reliable
- Multi-Tasker
- Adaptable
- Efficient
- Computer Proficiency
- Communication
- Administering Immunizations
- Venipuncture Expertise
Certification
Medical Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Personal Information
Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
City of Hope
09.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Vista Physicians Group
06.2019 - 07.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Alexian Brothers
12.2017 - 06.2019
Certified Medical Assistant
University Of Illinois
05.2013 - 12.2017
Teller Supervisor
BMO Harris Bank
01.2002 - 06.2011
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
University Of Illinois
National Latino Education Institute