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Andrea Lozano

Delano,CA

Summary

Dynamic Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Omni Family Health Care, skilled in clinical surgical proficiency and effective patient communication. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through education and proactive teamwork. Proficient in administering injections and maintaining a sterile field, ensuring optimal care in fast-paced environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant II

Omni Family Health Care
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Lead Medical Assistant to a team of 12 medical assistants.
  • VFC and Private Vaccine Coordinator.
  • Collected and documented patient medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.

Certified Medical Assistant

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Care
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Assisted 2 physicians with minor surgeries and cosmetic procedures involving LASERS.
  • Prepped operating rooms and sterilizing instruments.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.

Certified Medical Assistant

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Conducted approximately 24 preliminary patient evaluations per day by measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.

Certified Medical Assistant

Advanced Cosmetic Dermatology
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assisted 5 physicians with MOHs procedures, minor surgeries, and cosmetic procedures involving LASERs.
  • Prepped operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.

Double Hitter

Walgreens
03.2015 - 07.2017
  • Assisted in Pharmacy by gathering patient insurance and prescription information.
  • Helped answer patient's questions about medications received.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.

Education

Certificate - Surgical Technology

North-West College
Bakersfield, Ca
04-2025

Certification - Automotive Technician

UEI College
Bakersfield, CA
03-2023

Certificate - Medical Assisting

San Joaquin Valley College
Delano, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Quick to Adjust to Change
  • Proactive Team Member
  • Clinical Surgical Proficiency
  • Create and maintain a sterile field
  • Safely handle and process specimens
  • Experienced with Electronic Medical Records
  • Hands-On Laboratory Experience
  • Wound Management
  • Proficient in Administering Injections

Certification

  • NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant, 07/31/2024
  • CPR Certification, 02/21/2025
  • BLS Certification, 02/21/2025

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant II

Omni Family Health Care
10.2022 - 05.2024

Certified Medical Assistant

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Care
06.2022 - 09.2022

Certified Medical Assistant

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 04.2022

Certified Medical Assistant

Advanced Cosmetic Dermatology
05.2018 - 01.2020

Double Hitter

Walgreens
03.2015 - 07.2017

Certificate - Surgical Technology

North-West College

Certification - Automotive Technician

UEI College

Certificate - Medical Assisting

San Joaquin Valley College
Andrea Lozano