Detail-oriented and knowledgeable MA skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Conversational Spanish abilities.
Skills
EMR / EHR
Insurance claims
Simple Dressings
Inventory and Supply Management
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Diagnostic Equipment Expertise
Medical Billing and Coding
CPR
OB/GYN procedures
Medical Records Management
Patient-focused care
Assisting with physical exams
Direct Patient Care
Laboratory maintenance
Therapeutic procedures
Using a centrifuge
Phlebotomy
Point of care testing
Lab equipment operation
Work History
06/2018 to Current
Medical AssistantDiscovery Health Md – Puyallup, WA,
Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams.
Identified test discrepancies.
Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens by checking paperwork.
Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Primary Care Providers.
Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Escorted patients to examination rooms.
Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews.
Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Operated cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment.
Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web.
Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Attended required training, education and meetings.
Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
04/2016 to Current
Elder, Palliative and Hospice CareUs Oncology, Inc. – Tomball, TX,
Reported and recorded observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens to facilitate care plan.
Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
Supplied incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and other wellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals.
Offered quality nursing care to residents to promote rights, dignity and freedom of choice.
Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Identified prospect needs and developed appropriate responses along with information on suitable products and services.
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Conferred with Families to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes.
02/2005 to 05/2020
Clinical EducatorB.E.S.T. Birth Emergency Skills Training – City, STATE,
Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
Collaborated with MD, CNM, RN, CMP, LM instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
Increased learning initiatives by educating students using Medical Model methods and laboratory studies.
Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
01/1991 to 06/2018
Midwife, Infant and Maternal CareSelf Employed – City, STATE,
Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during and after labor.
Introduced comprehensive care to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
Assisted in over 700 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Coached over 700 women through final stage of labor and delivered over 700 newborns in family-oriented settings.
Informed families on potential risks and overall benefits of Home, Birth Center, Hospital births.
Met with mothers to design individualized birth plans in terms of health concerns, birthing desires and potential problems.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Education
Expected in 06/1983
High School Diploma: Pasadena High School - Pasadena, CA GPA:
Expected in
Associate of Arts: Health And Human Services Los Angeles City College - Los Angeles, CA GPA:
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