Medical Assistant High School

*** ***** *******, ********* **** TX *****

*************@*****.*** 575-***-****

Medical Assistant

Seeking to secure a position with a progressive organization where my knowledge and skills can be utilized to contribute to a successful team. My core competencies include:

Medical Coding-CPT, ICD9, and HCPCS

Medical Terminology

Vital Signs and Charting History

Knowledge of HIPAA Policies

Med iSOFT, MS Word, and PowerPoint

Medical Insurance Verification, Billing and

Coding

Electronic Medical Records

CPR/First Aid certified

Law and Ethics

Phlebotomy

Administering injections

Pharmacology

Anatomy and physiology

Instrument Sterilization

Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow

Autoclaving

Wrapping Instruments

Bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish

Oral/ Written Communication

Compassionate

Exceptional patient care

Resilient, resolute personality

High ethical principles

Confident in abilities as a Medical Assistant

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Surgical Medical Technician, University Health System, San Antonio TX, Jun 2015- Feb 2016

Charted patient vital signs, weight and height.

Received incoming patients after surgery, and from emergency room.

Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for testing.

Explained in Spanish, treatment procedures, medication, diets, and provider’s instructions to patients.

Demonstrated ability to work in a high patient volume area cared for ten to sixteen patients per night.

Assisted nurses with changing Foley catheters.

Tested and recorded patients’ blood glucose levels within 30 minutes before/after the scheduled time using the Accu-Chek blood glucose meter.

Monitored and recorded patient’s fluid intake and output as directed by the provider.

Emptied drains, colostomy bags, ileostomy bags, nephrostomy bag, and Foley bags.

Assisted patients with their hygiene, ambulation, and dressing changes.

Maintained organization, sterility, and cleanliness of the adult care units, instruments, equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas.

Performed EKGs.

Demonstrated excellent bedside manner patient care always number one priority.

Lauded for assistance during code blue, performed CPR which contributed to saving patient’s life, received letter of appreciation from University Hospital. Medical Assistant, Bluffview Family Practice, San Antonio TX, Jun 2013 – Jul 2013

Escorted patients to exam rooms, interviewed patients, measured vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and documented all information in patient's chart.

Managed clinic and patient workflow and assisted the provider with exams and procedures.

Gave instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant.

Ensured all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment.

Maintained organization, sterility, and cleanliness of the clinic, instruments, equipment, and exam rooms.

Took telephone messages and provided feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.

Performed phlebotomy and administered injections.

Performed EKGs.

Intake of patients to recorded vitals, medication reconciliation, family/medical history, and updated information in patient medical record.

CNA, Village at North rise Retirement and Rehab Center, Las Cruces NM, Aug 2005 – Dec 2005

Assisted residents in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.

Answered patient calls for care and feeding.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds. CNA, Casa De Oro Care and Rehab Center, Las Cruces NM, Aug 2005 – Dec 2005

Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds. EDUCATION/TRAINING

Certificate Medical Assistant, Career Point College, October 2013

American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program, expires Jun 2017

High School Diploma, Mayfield High School, Las Cruces NM, May 2001

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