Karen Marie Gradias
Tucson
Summary
Highly motivated and committed bilingual Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Tucson Medical Center
08.2023 - 01.2025
- 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 medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Medical Assistant
Banner University Medical Center
12.2017 - 03.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care for patients in various settings.
Medical Assistant
Valley ENT
11.2015 - 04.2017
- 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 medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
Education
Ceritificate - Medical Assisting
Carrington College
11.2015
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Clinical Documentation
- Procedure Assistance
- CPR
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Procedures
- Insurance Verification
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Appointment Setting
- Direct patient care
- Phlebotomy
- Immunization administration
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Insurance verification
- Medical supply inventory
- Simple dressings
- Orthopedic splints
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Skills
- Medical supply inventory
- Sterile technique
- Simple dressings
- Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
- Payment Collection
- Laboratory Specimen Collection
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Tucson Medical Center
08.2023 - 01.2025
Medical Assistant
Banner University Medical Center
12.2017 - 03.2021
Medical Assistant
Valley ENT
11.2015 - 04.2017
Ceritificate - Medical Assisting
Carrington College
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