Monica Alvarez
Burlingame
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Assistant
Bay Family Medical Group
03.2011 - Current
- Reduced patient wait times by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing patient flow during busy clinic hours.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when needed; Liaised with external healthcare providers, ensuring seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Increased clinic productivity by training new medical assistants in proper techniques and best practices.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing medical records and maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Educated patients on health maintenance strategies, promoting wellness through preventive care measures such as immunizations and screenings.
- Delivered high-quality wound care services including dressing changes, suture removals, and incision site monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
Medical Assistant
Redwood City Pediatrics
10.2000 - 02.2011
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Bryman
San Francisco, CA02.2000
Skills
- Injections administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA regulations
- Medication preparation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Medical Assistant
Bay Family Medical Group
03.2011 - Current
Medical Assistant
Redwood City Pediatrics
10.2000 - 02.2011
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Bryman
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