Experienced Medical Assistant with a strong background in direct patient care and medical office management. Achieved high patient satisfaction through effective communication and adherence to regulatory standards. Proficient in specimen collection and fostering teamwork in fast-paced environments. Bilingual in Spanish and English, enhancing patient interactions and support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Practice Medical Assitant
Kenosha Community Health Center
Kenosha
07.2023 - Current
Collaborated with team members to meet project objectives and deadlines.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
Assisted customers by answering inquiries and addressing requests.
Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations by cleaning and restocking supplies.
Documented patient visit notes accurately during consultations.
Collected and labeled laboratory specimens prior to testing.
Conducted diagnostic tests including EKGs, spirometry, and audiograms per physician requests.
Managed phone calls, scheduled appointments, and facilitated patient flow professionally.
Conducted comprehensive health assessments for children including history taking, physical assessment and developmental screenings.
Counseled families on various health issues including nutrition, exercise routines and stress management techniques.
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Kenosha Community Health Center
Kenosha
07.2023 - Current
Conducted throat swabs and basic diagnostic procedures to support patient assessments.
Administered vaccines, injections, and treatments as directed by physicians.
Positioned patients for comfort and safety during examinations or treatments.
Prepared treatment rooms with necessary supplies before each patient visit.
Implemented infection control and safety protocols to ensure a sterile environment.
Coordinated patient referrals and secured insurance authorizations efficiently.
Maintained confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Educated parents on children's health, nutrition, and wellness during consultations.
Externship Medical Assistant
CANCE CENTER
Lake Forest
05.2023 - 06.2023
Used play, conversation, art and other forms of self-expression to prepare patients for everything from routine tests to complicated surgeries.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Provided care, comfort and emotional support to children and adolescents facing serious illnesses and medical procedures.
Obtained vital signs and collected biological samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Counseled patients on pain management, treatment procedures and physician instructions.
Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Rooming Patient
Loader Operator
Nosco
Gurnee
07.2022 - 06.2023
Maintained machines by refueling, lubricating and completing minor repairs.
Inspected connections, tires and other components of machinery before operating to monitor for safety and functionality.
Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets, skids and boxes and secured material for transport to designated areas.
Checked load-related documentation to promote completeness and accuracy.
Communicate with team members]to coordinate daily tasks.
Arranged goods in supply yard and rotated following instructions to organize.
Reported safety issues or concerns to loader operator immediately for assessment.
Followed markings and hand signals when operating equipment.
Alerted loader operator when stock ran low to reorder.
Logged completed jobs in system.
Loaded and unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
Used ladders and pallet jacks to load and unload merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
Entered all shipping order and code date information into warehouse computer using software to maintain accurate, up-to-date files.