Blanca Lilia Lopez
Sierra Vista
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with proven skills in administering medications, measuring vital signs, and conducting patient education. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective communication and meticulous record-keeping.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Lifepointhealth
Sierra Vista
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs accurately in electronic health records.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient referrals efficiently.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions clearly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and equipment.
- Supported administrative tasks by answering phones and responding to inquiries.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care processes effectively.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed appointment reminders.
- Educated patients on orthopedic procedures and post-treatment care.
- Supported physicians during procedures by handing instruments and supplies.
- Communicated effectively with patients about treatment plans and follow-ups.
- Assisted physicians with casting and splinting of fractures.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Certificate
Cochise College Sierra Vista
05-2021
Skills
- Administering medications
- Vital signs measurement
- CPR
- Fluent in Spanish
- Prescription refills
- Phlebotomy
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign measurement
- Medical terminology
- Injection administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Time management
- Patient assessments and care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- EKG administration
- Reliable transportation
- Compassionate
- Simple dressings
- Patient care coordination
Certification
- Certified EKG
- Certified Phlebotomist
Affiliations
- Volleyball
- Cooking
- Traveling
- Sewing
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Lifepointhealth
04.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant - Certificate
Cochise College Sierra Vista