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Suellem Padilla

Los Angeles

Summary

Compassionate Medical Assistant with extensive experience in supporting physicians and managing patient care tasks. Proficient in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and maintaining accurate medical records while ensuring confidentiality. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy, alongside contributions to streamlining clinical processes for improved patient flow and care delivery. Seeking to leverage skills in a dynamic healthcare environment that values patient-centered care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles
06.2019 - Current
  • Ambulate, transfer, and assist patients in the clinic.
  • Daily crash cart checks.
  • Patient appointment intakes, including vital signs and family/social history documentation.
  • Administer timed walking assessments. Dressing, wound care, and suture or staple removal.
  • Prior Authorizations for medications.
  • Prepared sterile environment for loop recorder procedures.
  • Prepare sterile environment for permacath removals
  • Performed EKG tests daily.
  • Managed clinic entrance tasks, facilitating smooth patient flow.
  • Lab Draws
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.

Medical Assistant

Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles
04.2017 - 06.2019
  • Adapted to various departmental needs within outpatient clinics.
  • Checking patient’s vitals
  • Review medications
  • Answering and returning patients calls
  • ECGs
  • Prior authorizations for medications
  • Supported risk management in gathering required documentation.
  • Handled email communications concerning work clearance information for employees.
  • Assist with minor outpatient procedures
  • Wound care

Medical Assistant Supervisor

Allergy Asthmas Care Center
Los Angeles
06.2008 - 04.2017

· Checking patients vitals

· Returning patients calls

· Scheduling patients

· Supply and Vaccine Inventory

· Supply and Vaccine ordering

· Administering vaccines and medications

· Skin Testing

· Interdermal skin testing

· Supervising back office staff

· Billing

· Processing patient payments

· Getting charts ready and filling back

Education

Phlebotomy Certification -

LA ORT College
Los Angeles, CA
02-2020

GED -

Abraham Friedman Occ Ctr
Los Angeles, CA
10-2007

Medical Assistant Diploma -

American Career College
CA
06-2007

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Wound care
  • Medication administration
  • EMR management
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Microsoft word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • EPIC Super User
  • Patient Data Management
  • HIIPAA Compliance Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Cedar Sinai Medical Center
06.2019 - Current

Medical Assistant

Cedar Sinai Medical Center
04.2017 - 06.2019

Medical Assistant Supervisor

Allergy Asthmas Care Center
06.2008 - 04.2017

Phlebotomy Certification -

LA ORT College

GED -

Abraham Friedman Occ Ctr

Medical Assistant Diploma -

American Career College
Suellem Padilla