Larrisha D. Wells
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Beverly Hills
08.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and facilities.
- 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.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- 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.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Medical Assistant
Providence Medical Institute
Los Angeles
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing administrative duties such as data entry, answering phones, ordering supplies, and managing patient records.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens, logged specimens, and prepared them for testing.
- Helped physicians examined and treated patients, handing them instruments, and materials and performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures.
- Performed EKG testing under the direction of a cardiologist or other specialist.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records.
Medical Assistant
Benevolence Health Center
Los Angeles
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
- Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
- Compiled patient histories by interviewing them regarding their medical history, family history, current medications or treatments they are undergoing.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood tests under the supervision of a physician.
Education
Medical Assistant Program -
UEI
CACA
Phlebotomy -
Crescent College
CACA
Diploma -
Norma C. O'Bannon High School
MSMS
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Medical terminology
- Specimen labeling
- Immunization administration
- Laboratory specimen collection
- EMR / EHR
- Clinical documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Computerized medical records
- Medisoft Advanced Version 17
- Keyboarding and Formatting
- Typing Skills
- Infection Control & Standard Precautions
- Microsoft Office Word
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Microsoft Office Powerpoint
- Vital signs measurement
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- CPR
- Ear irrigation
- OB/GYN procedures
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Providence Medical Institute
02.2021 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Benevolence Health Center
07.2019 - 03.2020
Medical Assistant Program -
UEI
Phlebotomy -
Crescent College
Diploma -
Norma C. O'Bannon High School