Medical Assistant- Front Office

CAMEO SALAZAR

**** **** ** ** ***.B***, Auburn, WA 98002

Cell: 480-***-****

********.****@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Responsible medical professional, proficient in Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and PM&R. Passionate and motivated,

with a drive for excellence. Four years as a medical assistant, with the desire to stay in the medical field to learn and

grow while pursuing my BSN.

LICENSES

CPR Certification

OSHA and HIPPA Certificaton

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOUTHWEST SPINE AND SPORTS

Tucson, AZ

06/2014 to 04/2015

Medical Assistant

Assist seven physicians and two physician assistants with their own schedule of 20-25 patients daily; including recording

patients medical history, vitals, and information such as test results in medical records.

Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.

Clean and sterilize instruments ad dispose of contaminates supplies.

Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and set up for Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy.

Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or preforming such tasks as giving

injections, sterile tray set up, and aiding with ultra sound guided injections.

Preform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or routing appropriate questions to

physicians; triage one day weekly.

Schedule appointments and procedures for patients; including education on post spinal epidurals.

Administered injections (IM)

Proficient in EMR (Intergy)

ARIZONA COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS

Tucson, AZ

06/2011 to 05/2014

Medical Assistant

Served as a key member, in a busy growing clinic, as Dr. Posadas only medical assitant.

Assist with a schedule of 20-23 patients daily.

Interview patients to obtain medical information such as vital signs, weight, and height.

Phlebotomy, Specimen handling and processing; including specialty labs.

Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician; IM and Subcutaneous.

Prior Authorizations: Medications, referrals and Radiology.

Proficient in EMR (Allscripts)

Assist with front office duties; schedule appointments for patients

Authorize drug refills and maintain refill dates for pain management.

Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physician instructions to patients.

Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests, infusions, or admission.

Preform general office duties such as answering phones, taking dictation, completing insurance forms, and routing

appropriate tasks to physician.

Inventory and order medical, lab, office supplies, and equipment.

Maintain own medical assistant schedule; administer specialty medications and veni-puncture.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2011

DIPLOMA: MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Brookline College, Tucson, AZ, U.S

2004

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

T.A.P.P, Tucson, AZ

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