Ashley Arriaga
Ontario
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant bringing several years of hands-on experience balancing problematic administrative and clinical duties to achieve patient satisfaction. Offering thorough understanding of medical registration process and procedures to streamline client processing. Compassionate and respectful collaborator recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Secretary
Centinela Medical Center Hospital
Inglewood
10.2023 - Current
- Unit secretary on unit floors and emergency department
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharge processes to ensure smooth transitions and minimize wait times.
- Transferred trauma, pediatrics, and obstetric patients to higher levels of care in emergency situations to ensure timely treatment.
- Coordinated specialist consults based on ER physician instructions.
- Assisted in preparing patient charts for daily rounds and procedures.
- Prepared documents for signature by physicians or other authorized personnel.
- Bedboard Coordinator , working with the ER department and Unit Floors to upgrade or downgrade patient’s level of care
Medical Assistant
California Cardiovascular Care
Pasadena
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Collected and documented patient medical information such vital signs and health history.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Collected and documented patient medical information, including vital signs and health history, to ensure accurate assessments.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up, sterilizing and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depletion.
- Coordinated patient surgeries by scheduling in doctors' calendars and managing documentation and reminder calls.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Oliver Solomon Internal Medicine
El Monte
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Medical Assistant
Los Ninos Medical Clinic
West Covina
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Greeted and interacted with patients/parents to provide information, answer questions, and facilitate appointment scheduling, enhancing patient experience.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, addressed inquiries, and prepared for physician examinations, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
- Administered physician ordered intramuscular and subcutaneous injection in accordance with clinical protocols
Education
Medical Assistant -
North-West College-West Covina
West Covina, CASkills
- Medical Office Administration
- Patient Intake Coordination
- Healthcare Documentation
- Scheduling appointments
- Vaccine Administration
- Patient Education and Aftercare
- Medical terminology
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Unit Secretary
Centinela Medical Center Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
California Cardiovascular Care
11.2020 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
Dr. Oliver Solomon Internal Medicine
12.2019 - 11.2020
Medical Assistant
Los Ninos Medical Clinic
12.2018 - 12.2019
Medical Assistant -
North-West College-West Covina