Lina Castano is seeking a position as a Medical Assistant. She has over 6 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in HIV clinics and medical centers. Her qualifications include taking and documenting patient vitals, assisting with clinical care and procedures, ensuring clean facilities, and administering immunizations. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and has skills in Microsoft Office, medical terminology, and working with diverse patient populations. Her background demonstrates experience providing direct patient care, scanning medical records, and verifying insurance eligibility.

1. Lina Castano
2637 Brook Forest Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
770-873-7289
JAZ1LOVE@YAHOO
OBJECTIVE
To obtain the position of a Medical Assistant where I can use
medical skills to help the company grow.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
•Over six years of experience working as a Medical Assistant
•Highly skilled in providing direct care to patients
•Hands on experience in assisting with clinical patient care
•Follow up and procedure room setup
•In depth knowledge of taking and documenting patient vital
signs and medication
SKILLS
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Sensitivity to ethnic minority community
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Bilingual, English and Spanish fluent in both oral and written
• Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows
EMPLOYMENT
AID Gwinnett December 2010 – December 2014
Duluth, GA
Medical Assistant / Front & Back Office
 Provided direct care in a HIV clinic under supervision of a
Physician and Nurse Practioner.
 Recorded vitals of all visiting patients.
 Assisted with exams and procedures including Pap smears and
Colposcopies.
 Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all
facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
 Administered immunizations and injections inlcuding STD
treatment.
 Triaged patients via phone or in clinic.
 Counseled patients regarding medication adherence and
retention.
 Scanned all paper documents in system via Electronic
Medical Record, Cerner System.

2. Concentra Medical Center April 2007 - 2010
Atlanta, GA
Medical Assistant / Front Office
 Verify patient information by interviewing patient;
recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
 Prepare patients for examination by reporting patient
history summary and taking vitals.
 Scan and update of patients Electronic Medical Chart while
following HPPA guidelines.
 Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; verifying
receipt of orders for front and back office.
 Insurance and eligibility verification; obtaining
authorizations for office.
 Patient check-in, check-out, appointment scheduling
 Run simple laboratory test, give injections, apply
bandages, Electrocardiograms, take X-rays and draw blood.
Global Trans Services February 2004 - February 2007
Atlanta, GA
Dispatcher/ Customer Service
 Monitor and modify customer information regularly to ensure
addresses, delivery times, equipment restrictions and
delivery days are accurate.
 Create routing and delivery reports for analysis and
management review.
 Communicate with drivers regularly to ensure most efficient
routing.
 Responsible for dispatch drivers to post, assist drivers
during loads and provide emergency assistance.
 Assist drivers with driving directions when needed.
 Answer incoming client phone calls and contact clients via
telephone.
 Other duties, as specified by manager/supervisor.
EDUCATION
Everest Institute 2008-2009
Lawrenceville, GA
Medical Assistant Diploma
La Presentacion San Fernando 1998-2002
Cali, Colombia

3. High School Diploma
Certification
CPR Certification
TB Certification
Transgender Care
HIV/Hep B Care
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