Highly motivated and committed bilingual Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Family Health Centers Of San Diego
08.2022 - 03.2023
General Medicine
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Vaccine data entry
Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
plans.
Pediatrics
Collected vital signs such as height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse.
Administered vaccinations and medications
Prepared examination rooms with necessary equipment and supplies, optimizing efficiency during appointments.
Coordinated referrals to specialists, facilitating seamless continuity of care for patients in need of additional services.
Completed hearing and vision screenings
OBGYN
Collected vital signs
Prepared exam rooms with the necessary supplies for the procedures such as Pap smears, Colposcopy, EMB among others.
Assisted providers in procedures
Collected and trasported specimens to the designated lab.
Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
Set up the patient for an NST
Breast Health
Collected and documented vital signs
Ensure patients needed x-rays results where in the system
Set up exam room with the needed supplies.
Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
Medical Assistant
San Ysidro Health
03.2017 - 04.2022
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Register new patients in NextGen and submit FPACT verification via online portal
Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Coordinate lab inventory with clinic manager while measuring temperature for labs and medication refrigerators to verify that inventory stays within permitted temperature ranges
Medical Assistant Externship
Bahia Family Medical Group
12.2017 - 02.2018
Warmly greeted, roomed and prepped patients to be seen by the providers
Collected vital signs
Performed all intake procedures for patients including collecting co-payments for services
Translated medical documentations into Spanish for patients who were not fluent in English
Communicated with patients for appointment reminders or reschedules
Order lab work and medication refills from respective pharmacy when requested by the doctor
Provide patient referrals when necessary
Communicated with appropriate party to confirm eligibility for insurance coverage
Assisted with setup for a pap smear examination
Provided patient instruction as needed regarding lab work Performed ear lavage
Cleaned, sanitized and restocked treatment rooms after each patient
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Concorde Career College
San Diego
02.2018
Skills
Bilingual
CPR
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Scheduling
Immunization Administration
Specimens collection and processing
Customer Service
Medical terminology knowledge
EMR / EHR
Data Entry
Procedure Assistance
Reliable team player
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Family Health Centers Of San Diego
08.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Assistant Externship
Bahia Family Medical Group
12.2017 - 02.2018
Medical Assistant
San Ysidro Health
03.2017 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Concorde Career College
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