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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.
- 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
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- 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
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06/2018 to Current Medical Assistant Discovery 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 Care Us 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 Educator B.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 Care Self 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.
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:
- Coursework in Health, Psycology and Counselling
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