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Lucy Gonzalez

Los Angeles

Summary

Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at La General Hospital, excelling in electronic health records and patient care .

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

La General Hospital
1100 N State St
09.2024 - Current
  • Processed invoices and purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival and provided assistance as needed.
  • Prepared correspondence including memos, letters, forms, reports.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information and medical records.
  • Entered data into electronic health record systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Created spreadsheets to track patient information or other data related to operations.
  • Provided administrative support to department staff, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Managed appointment schedules for physicians in the unit.
  • Performed data entry tasks accurately and efficiently.
  • Processed orders for supplies, equipment, and medications.
  • Performed basic clerical duties such as filing paperwork, photocopying documents, faxing documents.
  • Assisted with coordinating and scheduling unit meetings, events, and activities.

Medical Assistant

Eun Hyang Sohn
Los Angeles
02.2012 - 08.2023
  • 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.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
  • Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
  • Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Administered medications under physician's supervision.
  • Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
  • Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
  • Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
  • Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.

Education

Roosevelt High School
456 S.Mathews St
10-2001

Skills

  • Electronic health records
  • Patient care
  • Medical terminology
  • Laboratory testing
  • Vital sign assessment
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Appointment scheduling
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Clinical documentation
  • Appointment reminders
  • Patient-handling equipment
  • Appointment setting
  • Laboratory maintenance
  • Medical office administration
  • EKG administration
  • Certified in basic life support (BLS)
  • Medical billing

Timeline

Medical Assistant

La General Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Eun Hyang Sohn
02.2012 - 08.2023

Roosevelt High School
Lucy Gonzalez