Medical Assistant/ Administrative Assistant

ROSAURA CASTANEDA

**** * **** *****, ******* Park, IL 60707

773-***-**** ● *******.*********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE I want to contribute to an organization that can use a versatile and outgoing professional who offers an outstanding personal and professional reputation along with a strong desire to help others.

EDUCATION Diploma in Medical Assisting, Everest College, Skokie, IL (2011).

SKILLS ● Bilingual – Fluent in English & Spanish

● CPR Certified – American Heart Association, expires 2012

● Taking vital signs

● Preparing patients for exams and assisting the physician during exams

● Obtaining specimens and performing laboratory tests

● Administering medication under direction of a physician

● Performing venipuncture

● Patient education pertaining to treatment and medication

● Skilled in preparing billing statements, maintaining medical records, and ensuring accuracy of CPT/ICD codes

WORK HISTORY MEDICAL ASSISTANT. Concentra Immediate Care, Franklin Park, IL

(2011-Present).

• Places patients in exam rooms, takes vitals and obtains medical history.

• Performs ancillary testing such as PFT, EKG, Injections, Audiogram, Blood draws.

• Assist in surgery set up and injury care.

• Dispense medications, applies bandages, dressing and splints as ordered by provider.

• Perform drug screen collection for DOT and NON-DOT; ensure preparation for pick up and shipment to appropriate laboratory.

CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT. Belmont Chiropractic Center, Chicago, IL (2010)

• Administrative duties including answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and patient processing.

• Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.

• Prepare the patient for exams; perform diagnostic screening tests.

• Prepare billing statements and maintained records.

• Prepare new patient charts; review charts to ensure medical information is accurate.

• Perform filing, and basic computer operations.

LEAD TEACHER. A-Karrasel, Chicago, IL (2010).

• Prepared lesson plans for students.

• Developed students’ social skills facilitating groups and activities.

• Organized a variety of activities to facilitate learning.

• Maintained safety through supervision, 10:1 ratio.

• Served meals and snacks in accordance to state nutritional guidelines.

REFERENCES Excellent personal and professional references available upon request.

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