CYNTHIA TORRES
Los Angeles
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Adventist Health Glendale
LOS ANGELES
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted in patient check-in and registration processes.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and appointment management.
- Prepared examination rooms and maintained cleanliness standards.
- Collected patient histories and updated electronic health records.
- Supported physicians during examinations and procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Medical Assistant
Glendale Memorial Hospital
GLENDALE
01.2010 - 02.2020
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments under physician's guidance to support patient care.
- Supported physicians during examinations and procedures.
- Measured vital signs and gathered medical histories to facilitate thorough examinations.
- Collected patient histories and updated electronic health records to ensure accurate patient information.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and appointment management.
- Assisted in patient check-in and registration processes.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Prepared examination rooms and maintained cleanliness standards.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Skills
- Patient care
- Clinical assistance
- Vital sign measurement
- Laboratory testing
- Electronic health records
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Adventist Health Glendale
09.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Glendale Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 02.2020