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Katherine Castro

Santa Maria

Summary

Dynamic and empathetic Clinical Concierge at Cottage Health, skilled in patient care coordination and exceptional communication. Proven ability to resolve conflicts effectively while fostering inclusivity. Proficient in EMR/EHR systems, ensuring seamless patient flow and enhancing overall care quality. Committed to building trust and delivering outstanding service in diverse healthcare settings.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Concierge

Cottage Health
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted guests with special needs or requests, demonstrating empathy and understanding in every interaction.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity and respect.
  • Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.
  • Performed all back office duties as well as front office duties such as registering patients and verifying insurance.

Clinical Concierge

Cottage Health Primary Care
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted guests with special needs or requests, demonstrating empathy and understanding in every interaction.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity and respect.
  • Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.
  • Managed a variety of tasks simultaneously, maintaining professionalism and efficiency under pressure.
  • Addressed customer inquiries with timely and professional responses via phone, email and in-person interactions.
  • Performed all back office duties as well as front office, such as, registering patients and verifying insurance.

Medical Assistant

Dignity Health
02.2020 - 07.2023
  • 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.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.

Medical Assistant

Urology Associates of the Central Coast
08.2019 - 02.2020

Back office Medical Assistant. Performed all duties including but not limited to: work up for Urology visits and procedures such as: Vasectomys, Prostate Biopsys, Cystoscopys, catheter insertions and removals, urine specimens etc. completed any paperwork necessary for these visits, Triaged patients. Coordinated care between patients and Doctors.

Medical Assistant

Southwest Pediatrics
12.2013 - 05.2018

Back office Medical Assistant. Performed al duties including but not limited to: work up for Well Child visits such as ht, wt, bp, hc, vision and hearing tests, immunizations, urine specimens etc. Completed any paperwork necessary for these visits. Work up for sick visits including but not limited to: Strep cultures, nebulizer treatments, spirometry tests, etc. Triaged patients. Relayed messages between Doctor and patients. Performed all duties necessary for a successful exam.

  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.

Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente
06.2016 - 06.2017

Medical Office Assistant. Worked as part of the outreach team in Prevention Management. Outreached 30-35 patients a day to inform them of results, labs to be done, appointments necessary, and scheduled them for these appointments etc.

  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.

Education

Certification - Medical Assisting

Bakersfield Adult School
Bakersfield
05-2010

Skills

  • Team player mentality
  • Exceptional communication
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient-focused care
  • Phlebotomy
  • CPR
  • Medical procedures
  • Patient flow management
  • Laboratory specimen collection
  • Insurance verification
  • Patient care coordination

Certification

CCMA Certification

Timeline

Clinical Concierge

Cottage Health
05.2024 - Current

Clinical Concierge

Cottage Health Primary Care
07.2023 - 05.2024

Medical Assistant

Dignity Health
02.2020 - 07.2023

Medical Assistant

Urology Associates of the Central Coast
08.2019 - 02.2020

Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente
06.2016 - 06.2017

Medical Assistant

Southwest Pediatrics
12.2013 - 05.2018

Certification - Medical Assisting

Bakersfield Adult School
Katherine Castro