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DIANA SUAREZ
*************@*****.*** 602-***-**** PHOENIX, AZ 85051
Personable Medical Assistant bringing 14 years of hands-on experience balancing problematic administrative and clinical duties to achieve patient satisfaction. Offering thorough understanding of medical registration process and procedures to streamline client processing. Compassionate and respectful collaborator recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare and excellent customer service. Knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 14+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care. Dependable medical team member with 22 years of experience in Medical office settings. Talented at supporting office operations and physicians by coordinating and safely documenting patient information. Friendly and helpful in patient interactions to improve satisfaction ratings and patient loyalty. Empathetic, effective and motivated RN combines extensive clinical experience and knowledge with compassion. Detailed understanding of protocols governing medical test preparation and documentation. Vital asset for processing medical and insurance claims. Focused RN motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering 22-year background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations. Offering 14 years of progressive experience in owning web-based projects from concept and design through testing, implementation and client updates. Diligent about producing exceptionally clean, strong and secure code. Successful at achieving browser, device and operating system compatibility objectives while satisfying client desires and producing robust, sophisticated designs. Expert Lead Web Developer specializing in front-end development. Experienced with all stages of development cycle for dynamic web projects. Well-versed in English, Spanish and EMR . Strong background in management and leadership.
Medical Records Management
Critical Thinking
Supply Management
Multitasking and Prioritization
Cleaning and Organizing
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Time Management
Completing Insurance Forms
Coordinating Drug Refills
Wound Care
Diagnostic Testing
X-Ray Processing
Examination Preparation
Pharmacy Relations
Multi-line Telephone System Operation
Updating Medical Records
Operating EKG Equipment
Clinical and Operational Judgement
Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Appointment Scheduling
Blood and Tissue Collection
Dictation and Transcription
Decision Making
Treatment Room Preparation
Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
Regulatory Compliance
Mobility Assistance
Sanitizing and Cleaning
Patient Chart Tracking
Injury Treatment
Microsoft Office
Medical Coding
Venipuncture Expertise
Medical Dictation
Flexibility and Adaptability
Centrifuge Operation
Disease Diagnosis
Resource Management
Vitals Collection and Documentation
Mobile Device Operation
Blood Chemistry Analysis
Managing Medical Laboratory Equipment
Conflict Resolution
Electronic Charting
Identifying Defects
Quality Control
Summary
Skills
Medication Administration
Clear Communication
Social Perceptiveness
Patient Relations
Routine Laboratory Testing
Procedure Assistance
Pulmonary Function Measurement
Standards Compliance
Data Entry
HCPCS Training
Willingness to Learn
Arizona Healthy Clinic Phoenix, AZ
Registered Medical Assistant
08/2012 - 08/2022
Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions. Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person. Recorded vital signs and medical history for 100 patients each shift. Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding. Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity. Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests. Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment. Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within Experience
outpatient setting.
Sunshine Pediatrics Phoenix, AZ
Registered Medical Assistant
08/2009 - 07/2012
Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions. Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person. Recorded vital signs and medical history for 150 patients each shift. Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding. Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity. Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests. Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment. Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
Hospital Martin Chang Puga Cuba, Cuba
Registered Nurse, ICU
08/2000 - 05/2009
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team. Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions. Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team. Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Hospital Martin Chang Puga Cuba, Cuba
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
07/2007 - 02/2009
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures. Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team. Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team. Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
International Institute of Health Care Professiona Boca Raton, FL Associate of Science in RN
12/2022
Institute of Nursing Cuba
Master of Science in ICU RN Specialist
08/2002
Institute of Medical Sciences Cuba
Master of Science in RN
07/2000
English:
Full Professional
Spanish:
Native/ Bilingual
Education and Training
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