Maria Figueroa Piedra
Long Beach
Summary
Motivated Medical Assistant with a solid foundation in providing clinical and administrative support in healthcare settings. Proven ability to assist in patient care, manage medical records. and support office operations. Demonstrated skill in patient communication and multitasking in fast-paced environments. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Reliable in fast-paced environments and adept at supporting medical staff and patients effectively.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant - Medical Receptionist
ARTHUR F. GELB MEDICAL CORPORATION
Lakewood
06.2019 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
Sonography Externship
PCI College
Cerritos
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Increased diagnostic accuracy by consistently maintaining a high level of attention to detail during sonogram examinations.
- Improved report accuracy by thoroughly documenting findings from each examination.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of ultrasounds including abdominal, obstetrical, vascular, and breast imaging.
- Gained hands-on experience working with different types of ultrasound machines, ensuring proficiency across various equipment models.
Sales Representative
SUMMIT BOOTS LLC
Paramount
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Greeted and delivered exceptional customer service in a timely manner.
- Assisted associates in setting displays in departments as instructed.
- Ensure, inventoried and maintained accuracy of inventory.
- Managed, opened, and balanced department cash registers daily and direct deposits.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Sonography
PCI College
Cerritos, CAHigh School Diploma - Medical Assistant Certification
Paramount High School
Paramount, CASkills
- Medical Assistant Certification
- Referral coordination
- Microsoft Word
- Strong work ethic
- Reliable
- Insurance authorizations
- Medical terminology
- Insurance verification
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Practice Fusion EHR
- Surgery/ Procedure Scheduling
- Balanced Daily Cash drawers
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient scheduling
- Electronic health records
- Appointment setting
- 700hours Sonography Externship
Certification
Medical Assistant Certificate, 2017
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Sonography Externship
PCI College
08.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant - Medical Receptionist
ARTHUR F. GELB MEDICAL CORPORATION
06.2019 - Current
Sales Representative
SUMMIT BOOTS LLC
03.2014 - 04.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Sonography
PCI College
High School Diploma - Medical Assistant Certification
Paramount High School