Clara Escobar
Van Nuys
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at an OB/GYN office and a Family Medicine practice, excelling in patient care and chart organization. Proficient in administering medications and conducting EKGs, while demonstrating exceptional teamwork and multi-tasking abilities. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering compassionate support to patients throughout their healthcare journey.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Community Care Medical Center
North Hollywood
06.2023 - Current
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Conducted EKGs and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Process prior authorizations for specialists.
Medical Assistant
Carlos A. Flores MD
Panorama City
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA11-2020
High School Diploma -
Ulysses S. Grant High School
Van Nuys, CA06-2019
Skills
- Vital signs measurement
- Medication administration
- Patient chart organization
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Diagnostic test conduction
- Appointment scheduling
- Insurance verification
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- EKG procedures
- Prescription refills
- Multi-tasking
- Venipuncture expertise
- OB/GYN procedures
- Assisting with physical exams
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Community Care Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Carlos A. Flores MD
01.2021 - 02.2023
Medical Assistant Diploma
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Ulysses S. Grant High School
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