Lina Castano2637 Brook Forest Dr Lawrenceville, GA 30043 770-873-7289 JAZ1LOVE@YAHOOOBJECTIVE

To obtain the position of a Medical Assistant where I can use medical skills to help the company grow.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over six years of experience working as a Medical AssistantHighly skilled in providing direct care to patientsHands on experience in assisting with clinical patient care Follow up and procedure room setupIn depth knowledge of taking and documenting patient vital signs and medication

SKILLS

Ability to work in a team environment Sensitivity to ethnic minority community Knowledge of medical terminology Bilingual, English and Spanish fluent in both oral and written Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows

EMPLOYMENT

AID GwinnettDecember 2010 December 2014Duluth, GA

Medical Assistant / Front & Back Office

Provided direct care in a HIV clinic under supervision of a Physician and Nurse Practioner.Recorded vitals of all visiting patients.Assisted with exams and procedures including Pap smears and Colposcopies.Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.Administered immunizations and injections inlcuding STD treatment.Triaged patients via phone or in clinic.Counseled patients regarding medication adherence and retention.Scanned all paper documents in system via Electronic Medical Record, Cerner System.

Concentra Medical CenterApril 2007 - 2010 Atlanta, GA

Medical Assistant / Front Office

Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.Prepare patients for examination by reporting patient history summary and taking vitals.Scan and update of patients Electronic Medical Chart while following HPPA guidelines.Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; verifying receipt of orders for front and back office.Insurance and eligibility verification; obtaining authorizations for office.Patient check-in, check-out, appointment schedulingRun simple laboratory test, give injections, apply bandages, Electrocardiograms, take X-rays and draw blood.

Global Trans Services February 2004 - February 2007Atlanta, GA

Dispatcher/ Customer Service

Monitor and modify customer information regularly to ensure addresses, delivery times, equipment restrictions and delivery days are accurate.Create routing and delivery reports for analysis and management review.Communicate with drivers regularly to ensure most efficient routing.Responsible for dispatch drivers to post, assist drivers during loads and provide emergency assistance.Assist drivers with driving directions when needed.Answer incoming client phone calls and contact clients via telephone.Other duties, as specified by manager/supervisor.

EDUCATION

Everest Institute 2008-2009Lawrenceville, GAMedical Assistant Diploma

La Presentacion San Fernando 1998-2002Cali, ColombiaHigh School Diploma

Certification

CPR CertificationTB CertificationTransgender CareHIV/Hep B Care

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