Maria Jose De Jesus Ochoa
Fillmore
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. 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
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Assistant
Rancho health
Ventura
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness and organization.
- Collected patient vitals including blood pressure and temperature readings.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and ordered as needed.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- 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.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Valley foot and ankle
Fresno
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted patients with scheduling appointments and managing clinic inquiries.
- Verified patient information and insurance details for accurate records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the reception area and exam rooms.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to update patient information accurately.
- Maintained accurate medical records including filing, retrieving, scanning, copying and faxing documents as requested by physicians or staff members.
- Greeted patients and visitors, verified patient information, and managed patient flow in the reception area.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and provided general information to callers.
- Provided support with front desk duties such as checking in patients, collecting copayments and deductibles, answering phones.
- Set up appointments for physician visits and procedures using calendar software.
- Completed various clerical tasks such as typing letters, completing forms.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Verified insurance eligibility and collected copays and deductibles at time of service.
- Processed payments for services rendered accurately and efficiently.
- Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.
Education
Medical Assistant Program
UEI College Fresno
Fresno, California 03.2023 - 01.2024
Sunnyside High School
Fresno, CaliforniaSkills
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Medical terminology
- Laboratory testing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer service
- Insurance verification
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Sterile technique
- Specimen labeling
- Electronic medical records
- Appointment setting
- Bilingual communication
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Rancho health
08.2025 - 11.2025
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Valley foot and ankle
02.2024 - 07.2025
Medical Assistant Program
UEI College Fresno
03.2023 - 01.2024
Sunnyside High School