Yajaira Martinez
@yajairamartinez
Medical assistant with clinical and administrative healthcare expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated medical assistant with hands-on clinical training and administrative experience in outpatient and institutional healthcare settings.
I hold an Associate of Applied Science in Health and Medical Administrative Services and a Medical Assistant Certificate, and I am certified as an NRCMA and NRCPT with BLS, HIPAA, and OSHA trainings.
I have performed patient triage, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, point-of-care testing, EMR workflows (Office, XP, Vista, Cerner, Paragon), and assisted with specialized procedures including ultrasounds and fine needle aspirations.
I bring experience in medication distribution, inventory management, appointment scheduling, patient education, and administrative tasks from roles in clinic, hospital, county sheriff, and municipal offices, and I am bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Assistant
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Distributed medications, maintained medication records and inventory, responded to medical emergencies, and assisted with inmate medical requests and record communication to ensure continuity of care.
Medical Assistant
DHR Health - Diabetes and Endocrinology Institute
Jun 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Triaged patients, collected vitals and medical histories, assisted with lab testing (A1C), imaging procedures, injections and sensor placements, and handled scheduling and insurance authorizations to streamline clinic operations.
Medical Assistant Extern
Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Association
May 2023 - Jun 2023 (1 month)
Measured and recorded vitals, updated medical histories, supported infection control and exam room restocking, and managed appointment scheduling and EMR tasks during a 180-hour clinical externship.
Medical Assistant
Texas Federal Wellness and Rehab
Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)
Obtained chief complaints, collected vitals, scheduled appointments, completed superbills and coordinated referrals to specialists to support outpatient care workflows.
Purchasing Specialist I
City of Edinburg
Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Managed city vehicle files, reconciled and tracked procurement documents, oversaw P-card transactions and approved small purchase orders to ensure compliance with municipal procurement procedures.
Municipal Court Clerk
City of Edinburg
May 2017 - Feb 2021 (3 years 9 months)
Prepared legal documents, processed warrants and hearings, assisted defendants with filings and bond procedures, and supported judge and prosecutor with administrative tasks to maintain court operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The College of Health Care Professions - McAllen
Associate of Applied Science, Health and Medical Administrative Services
Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Health and Medical Administrative Services with clinical and administrative training, graduating in March 2024.
The College of Health Care Professions - McAllen
Certificate in Medical Assisting, Medical Assisting
Completed a Medical Assistant Certificate with hands-on clinical training, awarded June 2023.
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