Ronald Salazar
Sterling
Summary
Personable and compassionate candidate with strong communication skills and dedication to patient care. Understanding of medical terminology and proficiency with electronic health records enhances ability to support healthcare teams. Focused on providing quality patient experiences and contributing to efficient clinical operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant Extern
Tu Family Medical and Vision Clinic
Falls Church, VA
04.2025 - Current
- Prepare patients for examinations, record medical histories, and take vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration)
- Document patient data accurately in Electronic Medical Records (EMR), verify information, and manage patient flow.
- Perform EKG procedures and injections while maintaining infection control and sterilizing equipment.
- Greet patients, provide professional communication, and assist in both front and back-office duties.
- Maintaining and updating electronic health records (EHR/EMR) accurately.
- Cleaning and stocking examination rooms, maintaining medical equipment, and adhering to infection control and safety standards.
- Scheduling patient appointments, handling phone inquiries, and verifying insurance coverage.
- Assisting doctors during exams and minor procedures, performing EKG tests, and administering
Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant Extern
Leesburg Sterling Family Prctc
Sterling, VA
06.2023 - Current
- Greeted patients and scheduled appointments using electronic health record systems.
- Managed patient check-in and check-out processes efficiently and accurately.
- Handled phone inquiries and provided information about services offered by the practice.
- Verified insurance information and collected co-payments at time of service.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare providers and patients regarding appointments.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, including data entry and filing paperwork.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming reception area for patients and visitors.
- Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
- Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
- Prepared reports, invoices, letters, or medical records using word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring equipment and supplies were ready for procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview High School
Sterling05-2020
Skills
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Insurance verification
- Typing and filing
- Computer proficiency
- Reliability
- Time management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic health records
- CPR
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- Medical Assisting Certification
- EKG Certification
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Native
Native or Bilingual
English - Fluent
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant Extern
Tu Family Medical and Vision Clinic
04.2025 - Current
Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant Extern
Leesburg Sterling Family Prctc
06.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Parkview High School