Iris Acosta
Medical Assistant/Patient Advocate at Women's Care Florida- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CPR
-Jul, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Women's Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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400 - 500 Employee
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Medical Assistant/Patient Advocate
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Nov 2014 - Present
Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant ● Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms ● Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart ● Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant ● Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment ● Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required ● Collect blood samples, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing ● Make any follow up appointments necessary
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Customer Service Representative
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Jun 2014 - Nov 2014
Act as main point of contact with hotels verifying guest information as needed; ● Manage relationships with hotels by providing high levels of customer service and account management support; ● Communicate any developments in service, products, website, or systems ● Manage customer complaints regarding overbooking and hotel amenities/services in a professional manner resolving the problem through the most effective means possible; ● Serve as a liaison with the appropriate departments to gain relevant information, resolve problems, or support
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Women's Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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400 - 500 Employee
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Medical Assistant
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Feb 2012 - Feb 2014
Obtaining patients’ medical histories and vital signs ● Explaining treatments & procedures to patients ● Preparing patients for examinations ● Assisting physicians during examinations ● Confirming patients’ appointments ● Administering medications and injections as directed by physicians Obtaining patients’ medical histories and vital signs ● Explaining treatments & procedures to patients ● Preparing patients for examinations ● Assisting physicians during examinations ● Confirming patients’ appointments ● Administering medications and injections as directed by physicians
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Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dietary Aide
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Aug 2009 - Apr 2011
Performing defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager. ● Providing the cook with assistance in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks for residents and patients. ● Assisting to arrange tray cards, loading food carts, and serving meals. ● Setting up the dining room tables and serving residents and/or patients. ● Washing, organizing and storing dishes Performing defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager. ● Providing the cook with assistance in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks for residents and patients. ● Assisting to arrange tray cards, loading food carts, and serving meals. ● Setting up the dining room tables and serving residents and/or patients. ● Washing, organizing and storing dishes
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Education
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2011 - 2012
Lincoln Technical Institute
Medical Assistant -
2010 - 2011
Community College of Rhode Island
General Studies -
2006 - 2010
Jorge Alvarez High School
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
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