Medical Assistant Management

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RUTH VALENZUELA

Medical Assistant

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T: 480-***-**** C: 480-***-****

E *******@******.***

Experienced Medical Assistant with 14 years of experience in OB/GYN and family

practice offices seeks a challenging role in a hospital or busy practice setting. Front

and back office experience including but not limited to insurance and billing, fir

staid, EKG, injections and phlebotomy

MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA)

Mesa, Az., Banner Pediatric Specialists

2010 current.

Supervising Physician: Dr. John Hudall

Assisted Dr Hudall in all aspects of the pediatric patients, utilizing front and back

office duties, referral’s scheduling of patients’ patient check ins.

Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking

blood pressure, weight and temperature reporting patient history summary.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA)

Tempe Az, St. Luke’s Hospital

2008 2009

Supervising Physician: Dr. Demir, Director at Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital

Assisted PA when needed and checked in all new patients.

Scheduled surgeries, took vitals, performed minor procedures including drawing

labs, triage labor, covering post op issues and assisting.

Administered medications, including injections

Obtained medical histories, perform comprehensive exams and treat minor

injuries

2010/5/24

Supported the day to day activities of a team of Registered Nurses (RN) and

Clinical Administrative Support (CAS) associates providing telephonic

Utilization Management (UM), Disease Management and/or Case/Maternity

Management support.

Medical Assistant (MA)

Comprehensive Women’s Care

2003 2005

Supervising Physician: Dr. Susan Kudlinski

Checked in all patients,

Assisted with minor procedures such as leep, colposcopy, well woman exams,

cultures and blood draws.

Performed labor and post op triage Verified patient information by interviewing

patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.

Prepared patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking

blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary

Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and

safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure

coding; keeping patient information confidential.

Counseled patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about

surgery.

Lead Civilian Medical Assistant (MA)

United States Navy, Yuma, AZ & Okinawa, Japan

1989 1990

Lead Medical Assistant for active duty officers/physicians and active duty

corpsmen. Lead MA for all civilian (MA’S).

Assisted Head (RN) as required.

Verified patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history;

confirming purpose of visit.

Prepared patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking

blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.

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Obtained medical histories, performed comprehensive exams and treated minor

injuries

Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading

professional publications.

Served and protected the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies

and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. Enhanced practice

reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different

requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA)

Private Practice Yuma, AZ.

1995 1997

Supervising Physician: Dr. Maria Gasca Holtz

First Career Job as a (MA) for an OB/GYN practice. Learned front and back office

procedures in regards to billing, Insurance, blood draws, minor procedures

including COLPOS, LEEPS, PAPS and Triaging labor patients including Post OP

situations.

Certifications:

1.APOLLO COLLEGE,Mesa, Az. Assoc.1995 1997 Certified MA

2.ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE, Apache Junction, Az. Assoc. 1997

Certified MA

SKILLS:

Prepares patients for health care visit

Places patient in exam room for provider evaluation.

Obtains medical history.

Verifies patient information

Prepares, assists and accurately completes all forms Supports patient care delivery

Assists providers during examination and treatment

Takes vital signs and performs all ancillary tests appropriate to skill level, certifications and state regulations

Performs ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by the Center Medical Director (PFT, EKG, injections,

audiograms, blood draws) and as certified. Assists in surgery set up and injury care as directed by the

treating provider Dispenses medications and appliances within scope of practice and as ordered by the

treating provider and in accordance with state regulations.

Applies bandages, dressings and splints as ordered by the treating provider.

2010/5/24

Educates patients Completes records Keeps supplies ready

Maintains supplies, cleans rooms and equipment, and stocks rooms with required supplies

Operates autoclave machine in accordance with policy and procedures and complies with all regulatory

requirements.

Maintains and operates all clinical equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with

current policy and procedures. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment

Conducts business in a service oriented manner that is attentive, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind

with dealing with patients, visitors, the public and all colleagues

Assists in maintaining a neat, clean and orderly appearance in the lobby and overall center maintains

currency in all policies, practices and procedures. throughout the day.

Performs front office clerical duties such as answering telephones, check in, checkout and record processing

as requested by Center Administrator. Attends centers staff meetings as required.

Completes required certifications; becomes proficient in clinic systems and procedures, and

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