Aliana Echenique
Anaheim
Summary
Certified Phlebotomy Technician with extensive experience in patient care and laboratory specimen handling. Demonstrated ability to adhere to HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of patient information. Proven skills in preparing treatment rooms, conducting patient interviews, and assisting physicians with examinations. Maintained accurate medical records and ensured proper sterilization of medical equipment, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Focused professional motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering extensive background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing, and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
UCI Medical Center
Orange
08.2003 - 12.2003
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Medical Assistant
Harriman Jones Medical Group
Los Alamitos
01.2002 - 05.2003
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Medical Assistant
Wallace Chang urgent care
Fullerton
05.2000 - 11.2001
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Medical Assistant
Jose Caceres Medical Group
La Palma
05.1999 - 04.2000
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Education
CPT 1 License -
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Artesia, CA01-2024
Medical Assistant -
Modern Technology
Fountain Valley, CA07-1999
High School Diploma -
Magnolia High School
Anaheim, CA06-1997
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs measurement
- Patient care assistance
- Laboratory specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Insurance claim processing
- Patient education
- Office administration
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Prescription refills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Chemical solution preparation
- Wound care specialist
- Vital sign monitors
- Procedure assistance
- Wound care and irrigation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
UCI Medical Center
08.2003 - 12.2003
Medical Assistant
Harriman Jones Medical Group
01.2002 - 05.2003
Medical Assistant
Wallace Chang urgent care
05.2000 - 11.2001
Medical Assistant
Jose Caceres Medical Group
05.1999 - 04.2000
CPT 1 License -
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Medical Assistant -
Modern Technology
High School Diploma -
Magnolia High School