SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

AIDA CARABALLO

**** **** ****. *****, *********, OH 44113 H: 216-***-**** adz6yc@r.postjobfree.com Empathic, effective and motivated [MDICAL ASSISTANT / CENTERING FACILITATOR] able to combine clinical experience with compassion to meet challenges facing today's healthcare organizations. Looking to join medical team dedicated upholding highest standards of patient care. Knowledgeable medical office professional with strong background in [CYO YOUTH LEADERSHIP] environments, advanced [MEDIATOR] skills and [NRCMA, CENTERING PREGNANCY AND SPANISH INTERPRETER] Certification. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.

Conflict resolution abilities

Medical terminology

Sterile technique

Patient-handling equipment

Calm and level-headed under

duress

First aid

Catheter change and

preparation

EKG set up and monitoring

Medical terminology in

[Languages]

Diagnostic procedures

Vital sign monitors

General housekeeping ability

Conversant in

[Languages]SPANISH

HIPAA compliance

Restocking lab supplies

Clinical applications

Electrocardiography (EKG)

Analytical decision-making skills

Lab equipment calibration

Valid [State] driver's license

Preparing specimens and samples

Inventory and supply

management

Bilingual in [languages]SPANISH

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

STD counseling

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology knowledge

Proper sterilization techniques

Data entry

Patient scheduling

Medical billing

Specimens collection and

processing

Stocking supplies

10/2012 to Current Medical Assistant

Neighborhood Family Practice Cleveland, OH

Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient- centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.

Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.

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

Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency. Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments. Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.

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

Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatuses.

Contributed to efficient office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.

Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies. Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.

Selected equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.

Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure. 01/2000 to 10/2005 Medical Assistant

Neighborhood Family Practice Cleveland, OH

Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment. Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.

Completed preventative maintenance, inspections and electrical safety testing.

Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person. Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare. Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment. Maintained working condition of equipment by closely following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.

Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.

Tested and repaired dialysis and medical testing equipment. Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions. Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure. Measured patient peak flows.

Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.

Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.

Improved patient care and daily task efficiency resulting in smoother operations.

Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

CERTIFICATIONS

1998 MEDICAL ASISTANT COMPLETION: Medical Assisting SAWYER BUSINESS COLLEGE Cleveland, OH

Some College (No Degree)

TRI-C COMMUNITY COLLEGE Cleveland, OH

1990 GED

GED Cleveland, OH

Current NATIONAL REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED MEDICAL

ASSISTANTcertification

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Current SPANISH INTERPRETER certification

Current CENTERING PREGNANCY FACILITATOR certification Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [year to present]

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