MARIA VEGA
Denver
Summary
Dedicated Lead Medical Assistant equipped to manage patient, administrative and team needs with organized approach and good prioritization skills. Keeps team members on-track with close monitoring and motivational strategies. Handles patients' needs with friendly, knowledgeable approach while effectively meeting demands of busy offices and maintaining compliance with important standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Colorado Joint Replacement
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Floater between two teams
- Schedule patients for surgery
- Prepare pre-op charts
- Scan lab results into patients charts
- Schedule post op appointments and follow up appointments.
- Check voicemails and direct patients to the correct department.
- EMR System: Epic
Lead Medical Assistant
Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle Center
01.2012 - 04.2023
- Vital Signs
- Phlebotomy
- Changed sterile dressings
- Provided pre and post operative care
- Wound Care
- Assisted doctor with minor procedures
- Set-Up Sterile Tray
- Administer Injections for numbing
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Fiberglass Casting
- Orthotic Casting
- Surgery Scheduling
- EMR System-Eclinical Works
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
- Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
- Coordinated work of junior staff to keep team performance high and effectively handle needs of 80+ patients per day.
Front Desk Coordinator
Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Checked-in late-arrival guests, collected payments and verified reservation details to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Greeted incoming visitors, verified credentials and purpose of visit in order to direct appropriate area or personnel.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
- Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
- Ran end-of-day reports and batches and notified staff of necessary corrections and resolutions.
- Read and responded to emails, answered telephone calls on multi-line phone system and transferred callers.
- Verified patient demographic information, copied documentation and directed to provided information.
Medical Assistant
Fine Foot Care Center
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Office
- Vital Signs
- Assisted doctor with minor procedures
- Set-Up Sterile Tray
- Scheduled appointments for diagnostic testing and referring providers
- Diabetic shoe casting
- X-ray
- Padnet Exam
- Set-Up Laser Treatment
- Appointment Scheduling
- EMR System-Traknet
- Filing
- Patient check in/check out
- Collect co-pay/balances
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Education
Medical Asisstant Diploma - Medical Assisting
Anthem College
Aurora, CO2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Overland High School
Aurora, CO2008
Skills
- Efficient and reliable team player Responsible and trustworthy
- Excellent communication and organizational Fast Learner
- Restocking Lab Supplies
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Phlebotomy
- Injection Administration
- Simple Dressings
- Customer Service
- Medical Records Management
- Referral Verification
Certification
Perform multiple tasks quickly and efficiently CPR/First Aid Certified
Positive attitude and dependability.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Colorado Joint Replacement
04.2023 - 10.2023
Front Desk Coordinator
Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute
06.2016 - 06.2017
Medical Assistant
Fine Foot Care Center
04.2015 - 05.2016
Lead Medical Assistant
Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle Center
01.2012 - 04.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Overland High School
Medical Asisstant Diploma - Medical Assisting
Anthem College
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