Laura Moreno

Responsible Medical Assistant with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 22 years of experience in healthcare.

PCT at Christus Health (2024-10 – Present)

• Assisted nurses with patient care tasks and daily activities.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
• Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
• Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
• Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.

Medical Assistant at Tenet Health (2017-07 – 2024-10)

• Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests, Laser hair removal, Tattoo Removal, Tru Sculpt.
• Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
• Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
• Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
• Administered rapid tests such as flu and Strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
• Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.
• Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
• Team Lead-Trained new Employees for Back Office duties.

Medical Assistant at Pediatric Partners (2014-07 – 2016-06)

• Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests, Circumcisions.
• Sterilized medical instruments as needed.
• Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
• Obtained and recorded patient vital signs; escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
• Administered injections.
• Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
• Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
• Recorded vital signs and medical history for 30-35 patients.
• Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Answered appointment calls.
• Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment.

Medical Assistant at Kennesaw Pediatrics (2012-12 – 2014-07)

• Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests, Circumcisions.
• Sterilized medical instruments as needed.
• Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
• Obtained and recorded patient vital signs; escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
• Administered injections.

Medical Assistant at Sandy Plains Pediatrics (2011-08 – 2012-11)

• Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
• Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
• Recorded vital signs and medical history for 30-35 patients.
• Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Answered appointment calls.
• Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment.
• Administered injections.

MA at Woodcreek urgent care (2010-12 – 2012-08)

• Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
• Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
• Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
• Sterilized medical instruments as needed.
• Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
• Assisted Physician with Circumcisions.
• Performed Injections, Rapid strep and Flu test.

Medical Assistant at Cardiovascular medicine (2006-02 – 2010-09)

• Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
• Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
• Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
• Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
• Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
• Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
• Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.

High School Diploma – NIT (2004-01)