Melissa Burton
Alexandra Chrysanthis, M.D.
Corona,CA
16
years of professional experience
Compassionate and detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistant with more than four years of experience providing exceptional patient care in urgent care, dermatology, occupational medicine, and primary care settings. Skilled in both front-office and back-office operations, including patient intake, clinical procedures, specimen collection, immunizations, EMR documentation, insurance verification, and laboratory testing. Recognized for delivering high-quality patient care, maintaining efficient workflows, and building positive relationships with patients and healthcare teams.
Work History
Medical Assistant
1 Year 5 Months- Assisted with patient intake, including collecting medical histories and verifying insurance information.
- Supported clinical staff by preparing examination rooms and maintaining medical supplies inventory.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and documented results accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on medication usage, treatment plans, and preventive care practices.
Medical Assistant
1 Year 4 Months- Provide comprehensive front-office and back-office support for healthcare providers in a fast-paced urgent care environment.
- Room patients, obtain medical histories, document vital signs, and update patient records within the EMR system.
- Verify insurance eligibility and maintain accurate patient demographics.
- Collect blood, urine, and other laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Perform immigration laboratory collections and other specialized testing.
- Administer injections, immunizations, and medications under provider direction.
- Assist providers during examinations and procedures while ensuring exceptional patient care.
Medical Assistant
- Assisted physicians with dermatologic procedures, including biopsies, excisions, punch and shave procedures, skin cancer treatments, and cosmetic services.
- Performed wound care, suture removal, pregnancy testing, blood pressure monitoring, and patient triage.
- Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments using autoclave procedures.
- Assisted with Botox preparation, collagen treatments, chemical peels, laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, and sclerotherapy.
- Processed laboratory specimens and completed operative reports.
- Educated patients regarding post-procedure care and communicated pathology results.
- Managed referrals, physician correspondence, and cosmetic product inventory.
Medical Assistant
8 Months- Delivered excellent patient care in a busy urgent care setting.
- Performed patient registration, scheduling, and insurance payment processing.
- Conducted rapid COVID-19 testing and specimen collection.
- Maintained medical records and ensured accurate documentation.
- Ordered clinical supplies and maintained exam room readiness.
Medical Assistant
1 Year 6 Months- Roomed patients and assisted with patient flow.
- Recorded temperatures, updated electronic medical records (Edge EMR), and completed data entry.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated new patient visits.
- Provided excellent customer service while managing front-office responsibilities.
Office Administrator
7 Years- Managed daily office operations, administrative support, and vendor relationships.
- Maintained accounting records, reconciled bank and credit card statements, and processed invoices.
- Coordinated purchasing, contracts, and document management.
- Answered multi-line phone systems and welcomed clients, vendors, and visitors.
- Worked directly with California utility companies, including SDG&E, PG&E, Southern California Edison, MID, TID, and Imperial Irrigation District.
- Maintained organized records and ensured efficient office operations.
Education
Cosmetology Program
Completed 1,600-Hour Cosmetology Program
Professional Medical Assistant Program
Graduated: January 2020
Skills
Patient Intake & Rooming
Vital Signs
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Insurance Verification
Patient Scheduling
Medical Documentation
Urinalysis
Urine hCG Testing
Drug & TB Screening
DOT Physicals
Injections & Immunizations
EKG Administration
Audiometry / Spirometry
Snellen Vision Testing
Strep Testing
Wound Care
Suture Removal
Prior Authorizations
CPR Certified
Microsoft Office Suite
Medical Manager Software
Multi-Line Phone Systems
EXTERNSHIP
- Medical Assistant Extern
- Mercy West Urgent Care – Turlock, CA
- November 2019 – January 2020
- Completed a 160-hour clinical externship performing:
- Patient intake and rooming
- Vital signs
- Injections
- Urinalysis
- Wound care
- Strep testing
- Suture removal
- Chart documentation
- Medical records filing
- Exam room preparation
- Provider assistance during patient care
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Alexandra Chrysanthis, M.D.
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Medical Assistant
Carbon Health
04.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Medical Assistant
Premium Urgent Care
10.2020 - 06.2021Read More
Medical Assistant
Barton Orthodontics
05.2020 - 11.2021Read More
Office Administrator
Peak Power Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2018Read More
Institute of Technology
Professional Medical Assistant Program
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Medical Assistant
Modesto Skin Cancer & Dermatology
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Adrian's Beauty College
Cosmetology Program
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