Valerie Ramos
Oceanside
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with expertise in electronic health records, medication administration, and patient education. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and enhancing patient care through effective appointment scheduling and vital sign assessments. Looking to enhance my skills through a Leadership role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Scripps Medical Foundation
San Diego
11.2020 - Current
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-ups to ensure efficient scheduling processes.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by healthcare providers consistently.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care procedures clearly.
- Performed routine laboratory tests and collected specimens for diagnostic purposes expertly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms to support infection control protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and medical staff to enhance care delivery.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
Medical Assistant
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County
Oceanside
11.2008 - 11.2008
- Coordinated pathology specimen collection and processing for laboratory analysis.
- Managed scheduling of patient appointments and specimen retrievals efficiently.
- Communicated with healthcare providers regarding specimen handling procedures.
- Coordinated surgery schedules between physicians and patients for optimal resource use.
- Communicated effectively with medical staff to confirm surgery details and requirements.
- Streamlined appointment confirmations through proactive patient outreach and follow-up calls.
- Worked closely with doctors' offices to coordinate patient referrals for surgery services.
- Assisted in the scheduling of surgeries for patients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Worked with operating facilities to schedule procedures on behalf of surgeons.
Education
Medical Assistant
Marcia College of Medical Carrers
Vista, CA07-2000
High School Diploma -
Carlsbad High School
Carlsbad, CA06-1999
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- HIPAA compliance
- Effective communication
- Prescription refills
- Direct patient care
- Medical terminology
- Immunization administration
- CPR
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- BLS/CPR
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Scripps Medical Foundation
11.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County
11.2008 - 11.2008
Medical Assistant
Marcia College of Medical Carrers
High School Diploma -
Carlsbad High School