Danielle Lazaro
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. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Medical Assistant skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Conversational Spanish abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
AdventHealth MedicalGroup
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians during examinations, providing support for procedures to ensure accuracy.
- Support clinical quality improvement.
- Managed phone calls from patients seeking advice or follow-up care, providing accurate information and appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Answered phone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocate Children's Medical Group
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
Medical Assistant
AMITA Health Medical Group
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Medical Assistant
Joliet Pediatrics
02.2015 - 03.2019
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients/parents to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Administered vaccines
Medical Assistant
Arturo Menchaca M.D.
03.2013 - 12.2014
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
- Scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to deliver exceptional customer experience.
- Advocated for patients through conversations with insurance representatives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Joliet Central High School
201 E Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432Medical Assistant
Everest College
6880 N Frontage Rd #400, Burr Ridge IL2013
Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Diagnostic Testing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Updating Medical Records
- Willingness to Learn
- Laboratory Specimen Collection
- Reliable team player
- Fluent in Spanish
- CPR Certified
- AAMA Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
AdventHealth MedicalGroup
12.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocate Children's Medical Group
11.2021 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant
AMITA Health Medical Group
03.2019 - 11.2021
Medical Assistant
Joliet Pediatrics
02.2015 - 03.2019
Medical Assistant
Arturo Menchaca M.D.
03.2013 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Joliet Central High School
Medical Assistant
Everest College
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