Medardo Castillo Jr.
Medical Assistant at Dallas Renal Group- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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Dallas Renal Group
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical Assistant
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Mar 2018 - Present
Answer phones, Triage calls, Schedule appointments, Patient reminder calls for appt/labs Call referring Drs for labs, Call hospitals for records/labs/sono's, Refill requests/call in prescriptions, Page doctors with messages, Set up biopsies, Prior Authorizations for meds/procedures, Verify insurance, Follow-up on stat labs inform Dr and prepare charts (Copy from previous visit, enter labs) Process faxes (Scan labs/records/updates/Updatedemographics/insurance/medications/social/family Hx). Interaction with patient during an appointment (vitals, check-in,check-out etc). Send orders for labs/radiology. Send referrals/records if pt referred out. Matching unrecognized lab results to patient appointments. Comply with Meaningful use. PQRS/CQM data. Show less
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Medical Assistant
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Dec 2014 - Dec 2017
Greeting and prepare patients for the health care provider. Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures such as obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem. May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration. Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider. Schedules patients for diagnostic testing, follows up to ensure completion of testing Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by provider. Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments, maintains equipment, and keeps patient exam rooms clean, stocked, orderly, and disposes of contaminated items including sharps according to protocol. Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s). Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights. Performs other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s). Show less
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Medical Assistant
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2014
Under general direction, prepare exam rooms and assists in examination and treatment of patients. Preform general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures. Measure vital signs and record information in patient’s charts. Perform routine laboratory functions such as drawing and collecting blood samples and preparing for laboratory analysis. Preparing exam rooms and maintaining a daily cleaning list. Scheduling patients for diagnostic testing and following up to ensure completion of test. Communicating with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone, email, or mail. Educate patient regarding plan of treatment or procedure. Show less
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Baylor Family Medical Center At Rockwall
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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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Medical Assistant
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2013
Prepare patient for examination by assessing condition, taking vital signs, and/or documenting medical record, May assist Physician and/or technician with procedure(s), may monitor response to treatment and medication, document patient results, administer medication and/or injections. May perform routine laboratory functions such as obtaining specimens and ordering analysis, prepare examination rooms by arranging sterile instruments on tray and/or, stocking rooms with medical supplies, clean and maintain laboratory, exam room, and/or other equipment Perform quality control procedures on equipment and/or report any issues, educate patient and family regarding plan of treatment or procedure. Show less
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Health Texas Provider Network Ambulatory Care Coordinator
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Richardson, Texas
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Ambulatory Care Coordinator
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
Assisted multiple physicians in multiple clinics throughout Baylor Health Care Systems in improving their patient diabetes management, monitor their preventative service such as dexa scans, mammograms, colonoscopy, and immunizations. Maintain reports, discuss patient care, ensure that patients discharged from the hospital understand discharge instructions and follow up with their primary care physicians. Contact patients via secure email, letters, or phone calls Assisted multiple physicians in multiple clinics throughout Baylor Health Care Systems in improving their patient diabetes management, monitor their preventative service such as dexa scans, mammograms, colonoscopy, and immunizations. Maintain reports, discuss patient care, ensure that patients discharged from the hospital understand discharge instructions and follow up with their primary care physicians. Contact patients via secure email, letters, or phone calls
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Inova Richardson
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Medical Assistant/Floater
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Mar 2003 - Sep 2010
Triage patients’ vital signs and history, injections, collect specimens, finger sticks, venipuncture, ear lavages, EKGs, Audio testing, Spirometry/PFTs, Glucometer/PT INR testing, blood smears and autoclave. Retrieving patient calls and emails in a timely manner. Assist in calling in patient prescriptions, assisted in referring patients to outside providers and or facilities for further medical care. Filing/pulling patient charts, assisted in verifying patient insurance / precerts. Understanding of CPT and ICD-9 codes and working the front desk and scheduling areas. Assisted with billing issues, end of the month closing, and providing positive customer service. Control inventory of medical supplies. Proficient in All scripts and Flowcast. Show less
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Education
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PCI Health Training Center
medical assistant, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General -
Garland High School
GED