Celia Rivera

**** * ***** **** *** ***, Las Vegas, NV 89103

(C) 907- 888- 0699 (E) ricanchic98@ hotm ail.com

Professional Summary

Spanish/English speaking Medical Assistant professional with over 2 years

e xperience in a fast - paced environment handling confidential paperwork,

administering medication and providing quality patient care.

Certifications and Credentials

National Certified Medical Assistant- Current

BLS - Basic Life Support- Expires 5/2015

Continued Education Unit Certifications

S ubstance Abuse - Jan 2014

Addictions- Jan 2014

Mental Health- March 2014

Nutrition - March 2014

Skill Highlights

Extensive medical terminology Problem resolution ability

knowledge Strong clinical judgment

Wound cleaning/care ability Maintain strict confidentiality

Medical coding capability Good written communication

Talent in obtaining/charting vital Team player with positive

signs attitude

Strong work ethic

Professional Experience

Cook Inlet Tribal Council Anchorage, Alaska

0 1/2012 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Complete Admission paperwork for the new admits

Distribute Medication as seen provided b y assessment scores

Perform injections when new patients are admitted

Perform Breathalyzer testings'

Perform drug and pregnancy test for all new admits

Test patients' blood glucose levels

Monitor patients with acute conditions

Assist with patient Discharge paperwork

Audit and Store patients files

Schedule new admissions

Read and record temperature, pulse and respiration

Prepare patient rooms prior to their arrival

Assist with adequate nutrition and fluid intake

Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters.

P lan, prepare and serve meals

Recognize and report abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health

status to nursing staff

Provide patients and families with emotional support

Comfort patients and provide them with reassurance and

e ncouragement

Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information

Provide education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications,

addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources

Quickly respond to crisis situations when severe mental health and

b ehavioral issues arise

Refer clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance

t reatment process

Maintain a clean, orderly and well- stocked environment

0 9/2011 - 1 0/2011 Meadow Creek Dermatology Eagle River, Alaska

Certified Medical Assistant- Externship

Accurately charted all patient services in records

Sterilized needles and equipment to maintain safe and clean conditions

at all times

Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for

physician exams

Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with

instruments, injections and suture removal

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information

Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological

prioritie s in testing

Directed patient flow during practice hours, minimizing patient wait

time

Acquired insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by

the attending physician

Scheduled patient appointments

Completed registration quickly and cordially for all new patients

Accurately entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient

information into billing software

Confirmed patient information, collected copays and verified insurance

Evaluated the accuracy of provider charges, including dates of service,

procedures, level of care, locations, diagnoses, patient identification

and provider signature.

P osted charges, payments and adjustments

Consistently informed patients of their financial responsibilities prior to

s ervices being rendered

Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre - certification and

p re - authorization functions

0 8/2009 - 0 6/2011 Consumer Direct Anchorage, Alaska

Personal Care Attendant

Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living

activities.

Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and

safety of patient

Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information

Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in

understanding their treatment plans

Assisted patient with healing and recovery after surgery

Responsible for primary care, case management and medication

management

Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans

for patients

Assisted with two- person transfer

Conducted bowel program

Assisted with bathing

Scheduled appointments

Checked mail, shopped for groceries and handled bill payments

Cared for the family's dogs, including feeding and walking them several

times per day

Ran errands, including grocery shopping and picking up dry cleaning

Organized work projects around client's house.

Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and

monitored effectiveness of these activities.

Administered medication to patient

Education and Training

Charter College Anchorage, Alaska, USA

2 012

Associate of Science : Medical Assistant

Lathrop High School Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

1 996

High School Diploma : General

University of Fairbanks Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Applied Accounting

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