Medical Assistant

LILIANA

HERNANDEZ **** Facel Vega Dr. Joliet, IL 60435 779-***-**** lilly0886@yahoo

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

RMA with experience in a multi-physician medical practice and additional experience in Front Desk Reception. Known for exceptional organizational skills and dedication to providing premium patient care. Skills include:

Bilingual

Knowledge in various EMR systems

Great patient service

Data Entry (45 WPM)

Charting & Filing

Taking Patient Vitals

Perform Venipucture

Injections Patient Scheduling

CPR Certified

Patient Education

HIPAA Knowledge

Education

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through Everest College, 2006-Present

Certified in First Aid & CPR, 2007-Present

High School Diploma, J Sterling Morton East High, 2004, Cicero IL

Professional Experience

Meridian Medical Assc. Allergy and Asthma¬---Joliet, IL

Medical Assistant, Aug.2011-Present

Medical Assistant to a team of 4 MDs and 4 RNs in a high patient volume asthma and allergy clinic.

Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing allergy injections and skin tests (for inhalants, foods, venoms and metals), nebulizer treatments and pulmonary function tests.

Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of nursing station, exam rooms and equipment.

Efficient administrative duties include: answering phones, receiving hospital consults, obtaining laboratory results and maintenance of patient EMR via Allscripts System.

Helped implement practice’s quality assurance and control program. Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations as well as patient education for immunotherapy.

Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Knowledge in Allscripts EMR system and Microsoft office

OAD Orthopaedics’---Warrenville/Naperville, IL

Medical Assistant, Oct.2009- Aug.2011

Lead medical assistant to Foot and Ankle Surgeon with an average daily patient volume of 30+ patients.

Assisted about 22 MDs as well as PA’s team in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office.

Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as performing dressing changes, suture and staple removal, application and removal of casts, diabetic wound care and patient education.

Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all exam rooms, helped with sterilization of instruments with Autoclave.

Efficiently handled administrative duties that included: answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, preparation of charts and or progress notes for upcoming clinic days, post operative follow up phone calls, receiving and relaying ER consult calls for Physicians.

Knowledge in eClinical Work EMR system and Microsoft office

MK Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation---Bolingbrook/Joliet, IL

Medical Assistant and Physical therapy technician, Mar. 2008- Oct.2009

Medical Assistant and P.T. tech to 4 MDs and 2 Physical therapists for a busy orthopaedic office.

Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as performing dressing changes, suture and staple removal, removal of casts and application of splints.

Assisted physical therapist in ultrasound massage therapy, applied stim units and cold/hot packs. Under MD supervision,

provided patient education for home exercise programs and wound care instructions.

Efficiently handled administrative duties that included: answering phones, scheduling appointments and surgical procedures, maintaining medical records, obtaining workman’s compensation approval for treatment and procedures, scheduling patients for physical therapy and home health services, post operative follow up phone calls, receiving and relaying ER consult calls for Physicians.

Knowledge in Allscripts and Experior EMR systems and Microsoft office

Assisted all doctors and patients with translation. (English-Spanish)

Americas Family Medical Center---Joliet, IL

Medical Assistant and Receptionist,Mar.2005- Dec.2007

Medical Assistant and Receptionist for family medical practice with a volume of +40 patients.

Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as performing venipucture, collection and preparation of other lab specimens, HCG and urinalysis testing, Hearing and visual screening, nebulizer treatments. Hgb and Glucose testing, EKG testing

Assisted MD in pap smears and other in office procedures.

Receptionist duties included: patient registration, insurance verification, payment collections, ordering of office and medical supplies, submitted nightly deposits, patient scheduling, attended up to 5 phone lines at a time, maintained waiting room and front desk area.

Knowledge in Intergy and Medisoft EMR system, and Microsoft office

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