Nicoll Almarales
Stoney Creek
Summary
Highly motivated and committed 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Ringside Medical Clinic
01.2021 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
Medical Secretary
McMaster University
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
Medical Receptionist
Carlisle Medical
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Notified manager of incidents and potential incidents relating to patients and staff for swift action.
- Invoiced patients accurately in line with charging guidelines.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON09.2024
High School Diploma -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON01.2021
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Assistant
Everest College
Hamilton, ON12.2012
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- Payment Collection
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Billing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Procedure Assistance
- Data Entry
- Medical Office Administration
- Patient-Focused Care
- Laboratory Maintenance
- Medical Records Management
- Medical Billing and Coding
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Ringside Medical Clinic
01.2021 - Current
Medical Secretary
McMaster University
01.2018 - 03.2021
Medical Receptionist
Carlisle Medical
01.2016 - 12.2018
No Degree - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Assistant
Everest College
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