Medical Assistant Certified

Palmira Medina, CMA

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Motivated Healthcare Professional with 7+ years MA experience in various medical facilities

• Adept in both Direct patient care and front/back office administrative tasks and medical terminology

• Experienced in Taking outbound/inbound calls for patients’ prescription medication

• Proficient with Microsoft Office System: Word, Excel, and Outlook and relevant Hospital software

• CCMA Certificate # J7L8K8Z7

• CMAA Certificate #T6E4A4G6

PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE:

The Hospitals of Providence Sierra El Paso, Tx Jan 2022 – Present Certified Medical Assistant

• Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access to maximize office efficiency

• Supported administrative and healthcare staff, providing order fulfillment and inventory management services to ease operations

• Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical information and insurance details Centro De Salud la Fe El Paso, Tx Oct 2020 – Jan 2022 Certified Medical Assistant

• Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies

• Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process

• Educated patients about medications, procedures, and physician's instructions

• Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines

• Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations

• Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs

• Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs, and information about current medical issues El Paso Health and Rehab El Paso, Tx Sept 2017 – Oct 2020 Certified Medical Assistant

• Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures

• Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses

• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate smooth procedures

• Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify any complications

• Initiated oxygen and administered life-saving drugs in emergency situations

• Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes Las Ventanas De Socorro El Paso, Tx Feb 2015 – May 2017 Certified Medication Aide

• Took Outbound and inbound calls and fax to pharmacies and doctors’ offices alike

• Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life

• Assessed patient needs in response to medications

• Maintained medication stock and performed cleaning of patient rooms and equipment EDUCATION:

Western Technical College El Paso, TX 2020

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

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