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Maryanne Baltazar
Escondido
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Medical Assistant with over 20 years in oncology. Proven ability in patient education, medication administration, and vital signs assessment. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and ensuring safety in clinical environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Medical Assistant ONCOLOGY
Cardinal Health
San Marcos
07.2006 - Current
- Prepared and administered medications following physician instructions.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage to promote adherence and understanding.
- Administered injections and immunizations per protocol.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits to enhance continuity of care.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their concerns promptly.
- Consulted with doctors regarding changes in patient conditions or treatment plans to ensure timely interventions.
- Maintained a clean and organized clinical environment for safety.
- Verified accuracy of medication doses before administering them to patients.
- Performed vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, on patients.
- Recorded patient medical histories and documented vital signs in electronic medical records system.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Organized charts and documents to streamline patient care and improve efficiency., documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Secured patient information by implementing confidentiality protocols and safeguarding records. and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and ordered replacements regularly.
- Ordered diagnostic tests, scheduled appointments and maintained patient charts according to established protocols.
- Processed prescription refills based on physician or nurse practitioner requests.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Contacted pharmacies to manage prescription refills and ensure timely access.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Provided support to nursing staff in the delivery of care to patients.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment to ensure availability.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
Education
CMA - Medical
Maric College
Vista, CA02-2003
Skills
- Medication management
- Patient instruction
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient triage
- Electronic medical records
- Appointment scheduling
- Clinical tasks
Languages
TAGALOG
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinical Medical Assistant ONCOLOGY
Cardinal Health
07.2006 - Current
CMA - Medical
Maric College