Martha M Guzman
Gardena
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Medical Assistant with extensive experience for the last 17 years, excelling in patient care, providing exceptional patient care and administrative support in fast-paced healthcare environments and EMR systems. Proficient in medical office management, patient scheduling, clinical procedures and maintaining patients medical records with a strong focus on accuracy and confidentiality while demonstrating strong organizational skills and a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I am eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
SCA Newport Coast Surgical Institute
Newport Beach
06.2024 - Current
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Medical Assistant
CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange County
09.2014 - Current
- Back office and Front office duties
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care Experience
- Administering Injections
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Office Experience
- Office Administration
- Vital Signs
- Triage
- Medical Records
- Venipuncture
- Critical Care Experience
- Medical Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Insurance Verification
- Hospital Experience
- Clerical Experience
- Nursing
- Epic
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Coding
- Management
- Microsoft Word
- Cerner
- Medical Billing
- Computer Literacy
- Anatomy Knowledge
Medical Assistant
Saint Paul Medical Center
Inglewood
06.2010 - 09.2014
- Company Overview: Inglewood, CA
- Back office and Front office duties
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care Experience
- Administering Injections
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Office Experience
- Office Administration
- Vital Signs
- Triage
- Medical Records
- Venipuncture
- Critical Care Experience
- Medical Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Insurance Verification
- Hospital Experience
- Clerical Experience
- Nursing
- Epic
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Coding
- Management
- Microsoft Word
- Cerner
- Medical Billing
- Computer Literacy
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Inglewood, CA
Medical Assistant
Health Care Partners
Los Angeles
05.2007 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: Los Angeles, CA
- Back office and Front office duties
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care Experience
- Administering Injections
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Office Experience
- Office Administration
- Vital Signs
- Triage
- Medical Records
- Venipuncture
- Critical Care Experience
- Medical Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Insurance Verification
- Hospital Experience
- Clerical Experience
- Nursing
- Epic
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Coding
- Management
- Microsoft Word
- Cerner
- Medical Billing
- Computer Literacy
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Los Angeles, CA
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Arts and Science
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA06-2025
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Bryman College
Gardena, CA01.2006
High school Diploma -
Gardena High School
Gardena, CA01.2005
Skills
- Back office and Front office duties
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care Experience
- Administering Injections
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Office Experience
- Office Administration
- Vital Signs
- Triage
- Medical Records
- Venipuncture
- Critical Care Experience
- Medical Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Insurance Verification
- Hospital Experience
- Clerical Experience
- Nursing
- Epic
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Coding
- Management
- Microsoft Word
- Cerner
- Medical Billing
- Computer Literacy
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Care plans
- Flexible
- CPR
- Fluent in English, Spanish
- Willing to learn and help out when needed
Certification
Associates Degree in Arts and Science, Santa Ana College, 12/01/24
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
SCA Newport Coast Surgical Institute
06.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange County
09.2014 - Current
Medical Assistant
Saint Paul Medical Center
06.2010 - 09.2014
Medical Assistant
Health Care Partners
05.2007 - 08.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Arts and Science
Santa Ana College
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Bryman College
High school Diploma -
Gardena High School
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