Kenya Acosta
Oakland
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with experience in enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Improved appointment scheduling efficiency by 30% through a new electronic booking system and spearheaded an educational initiative that boosted adherence to post-visit instructions from 70% to 90%. Proficient in managing patient records and ensuring regulatory compliance, I offer a commitment to optimizing patient outcomes and satisfaction in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Standford Children’s Medicine
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted healthcare providers in delivering patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks.
Medical assistant
Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Front desk medical assistant receptionist for flu clinic scheduling patients in for COVID and flu shots
- Checking prompt on epic for cancer screenings
- Recorded patient medical histories and vital signs accurately and efficiently, maintaining thorough and up-to-date medical records
- Scheduled patient appointments and communicated effectively with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and ensure smooth workflow in a fast-paced medical office setting
Medical assistant internship
Kaiser Permanente
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Dermatology department I assisted with patient intake and documentation, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping for medical exams and procedures
- Supported healthcare team by performing vital signs measurements, specimen collection, and basic laboratory tests
- Participated in patient education initiatives, providing information on medication administration, treatment plans, and post-care instructions
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to coordinate patient appointments, referrals, and follow-up care, contributing to efficient and compassionate healthcare delivery
- Worked along side with physician assistant Avis Chu with minor procedures
- Removal of skin tags or spots for cancer screening
- I assisted with after care bandaging and at home wound care instructions with patients
Caregiver
Accent care
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Communicated with clients and families to engage physical activities
- Also mental exercises for clients as well
- Companionship was also a big factor in my work ethic
- I was placed in various locations such as retirement homes, hospice, and in personal homes
- I have a lot of experience dealing with patient care service
- From bed bound to hospice care
Security
Allied universal
09.2020 - 11.2021
- I conducted dar schedules every hour noting down foot interior and exterior patrols
- Static post was also conducted and noted in the far every hour
- Also worked as front desk receptionist checking in and out visitors
Care giver
IHSS
03.2015 - 02.2019
- Provided assistance and support to elderly women
- I helped her with daily activities and personal hygiene
- Also I assisted with light house keeping and meal prep
- Medication reminders in the day and afternoon
- Companionship was a big key part of my daily job
Education
Associate Of Science - Medical Assistant
Merritt College
Oakland, CASkills
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) (EPiC)
- Appointment Scheduling Systems
- Patient Triage
- Healthcare Compliance
- Patient Education Techniques
Hobbies and Interests
- Exploring distant lands
- Getting lost in a good book
- Capturing moments
- Feeling the music
- Every kind of sport
Ethnicity
Hispanic
Certification
Medical assistant certification
Phlebotomy license
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Standford Children’s Medicine
11.2024 - 01.2025
Medical assistant
Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - 10.2024
Medical assistant internship
Kaiser Permanente
03.2024 - 05.2024
Caregiver
Accent care
12.2021 - 04.2023
Security
Allied universal
09.2020 - 11.2021
Care giver
IHSS
03.2015 - 02.2019
Associate Of Science - Medical Assistant
Merritt College
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