Amanda Lariz
Durango
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with extensive experience in patient intake, medication administration, and clinical documentation. Strong team player committed to maintaining professionalism and ethics, ready to enhance patient care and streamline processes in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Partners of the Southwest
Durango
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient intake by collecting medical histories and updating records to ensure accurate patient information.
- Educated families on treatment plans and medication administration guidelines to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and medical supplies.
- Performed basic laboratory tests and prepared specimens for analysis.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child's health concerns.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments following physician instructions.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription, and data entry into electronic health record system to support effective patient care.
Owner/Operator
Mi Ranchito Family Restraunt
Durango
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Managed daily operations of busy family restaurant, ensuring efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw staff training and scheduling, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Developed menu items based on customer feedback and seasonal ingredients.
- Monitored health and safety compliance in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Established long-term customer relationships through exceptional service, engagement, and effective issue resolution.
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Partners of the Southwest
Durango
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Supported healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms, ensuring all necessary supplies were stocked for efficient patient flow.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments per physician instructions.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Recorded vital signs and gathered medical histories to facilitate accurate assessments and treatment plans.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Pediatric Associates of Durango
Durango
01.2013 - 09.2019
- Managed front desk operations, optimizing patient scheduling and check-in processes for smooth clinic flow.
- Greeted patients and visitors, verified patient information, and managed patient flow in the reception area.
- Coordinated communication between families and healthcare providers, ensuring timely updates and support for patient needs.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records for all pediatric patients.
- Assisted pediatricians with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Supported clinicians during patient examinations by preparing necessary tools and equipment.
- Administered vaccinations and performed basic lab tests under supervision.
- Handled insurance claims and verified patient eligibility for services.
- Supported billing processes by preparing necessary documentation for insurance submissions.
- Maintained accurate medical records by efficiently filing, retrieving, scanning, copying, and faxing documents for physician and staff access.
- Assisted with preparing exam rooms for patient visits and maintained cleanliness throughout the office.
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital sign measurement
- Electronic health records
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Clinical documentation
- Specimen processing
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism and ethics
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Partners of the Southwest
06.2025 - Current
Owner/Operator
Mi Ranchito Family Restraunt
08.2021 - 05.2025
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Partners of the Southwest
09.2019 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Pediatric Associates of Durango
01.2013 - 09.2019