Thomas Urrea
West Covina
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist with 8 years of experience supporting family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, and podiatry practices. Skilled in phlebotomy, EKGs, laboratory testing, vaccinations, minor procedures, and accurate EHR documentation. Known for delivering efficient, patient-centered care, maintaining compliance standards, and supporting smooth clinical operations while building strong relationships with patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant III
Gracelight Community Health
East Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow to ensure efficient clinic operations.
- Answered multi-line phones and addressed patient inquiries with professionalism.
- Recorded vital signs and prepared patients for examinations and procedures.
- Assisted providers with physical exams and minor procedures, including wound care and suture removal.
- Administered injections and vaccinations per provider orders.
- Performed lab tests, EKGs and vision/hearing screenings.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained clean, stocked exam rooms in compliance with safety standards.
- Supported telehealth visits and delivered care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations, including podiatry and diabetic care.
Medical Assistant - Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic
Westside Head and Neck
Culver City, CA
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Scheduled patient appointments using electronic scheduling systems.
- Greeted patients, verified medical history, medications, and visit purpose.
- Performed preliminary assessments, including vital signs, and accurately documented findings in the EHR.
- Assisted providers with diagnostic and in-office procedures, preparing and setting up specialized ENT equipment.
- Maintained exam rooms by sanitizing, restocking supplies, and ensuring equipment readiness.
- Monitored inventory levels and submitted supply orders as needed.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy I
Mission Career College
Riverside, CA12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario05.2018
Skills
- Direct Patient Care & Patient Interaction
- Patient Assessment, Monitoring & Vital Signs
- Injection & Vaccination Administration
- Phlebotomy & Capillary Punctures
- ECG Operation
- Suturing & Staple Removal Assistance
- Physical Examinations Assistance
- Sterile Processing & Instrument Preparation
- Medical Equipment Operation & Cleaning
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Documentation
- Patient Scheduling & Multi-Line Phone Systems
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Inventory & Supply Management
- Pediatrics & Adult Patient Care
- Bilingual Communication
Timeline
Medical Assistant III
Gracelight Community Health
04.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant - Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic
Westside Head and Neck
07.2023 - 03.2024
Certificate - Phlebotomy I
Mission Career College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College