Shirley Cruz
@shirleycruz
Bilingual medical assistant with 10+ years' experience in pediatric and family medicine, clinical and administrative support.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated bilingual Medical Assistant with over a decade of hands-on experience in pediatric and family medicine, delivering compassionate patient care and reliable clinical support. I have supported high-volume clinics and telehealth services, handled immunizations, vitals, phlebotomy, EKGs, medication reconciliation, and maintained EHRs such as EPIC and eClinicalWorks while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
I excel at administrative operations including front desk, scheduling, insurance verification, referrals, and workflow coordination, and I communicate effectively with patients, families, and providers. I seek opportunities in healthcare support, patient services, clinical or administrative roles where I can apply my clinical skills, bilingual abilities, and commitment to organized, patient-centered care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Assistant
Urban Health Plan
Feb 2015 - Nov 2021 (6 years 9 months)
Provided clinical and administrative support in a virtual care center and school health settings, conducting patient intake, vitals, medication reconciliation, and care coordination while maintaining HIPAA compliance and bilingual patient communication.
Medical Assistant
West Side Family Medicine
Jun 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 8 months)
Supported a busy family medicine practice across four sites performing vitals, phlebotomy, EKGs, vaccinations, specimen handling, and assisting with procedures including skin biopsies and IUD insertions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sanford Brown Institute
Medical Assistant, Medical Assisting
2011 - 2012
Completed Medical Assistant training at Sanford Brown Institute from June 2011 to March 2012.
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Location
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