XITLALY CORTES-GARCIA
San Jose
Summary
Highly capable Lead Medical Assistant bringing solid and progressive background in medical environments. Devoted to patient safety, comfort and wellbeing. Skilled at handling clerical and procedural needs while keeping supplies organized and facilities patient-ready. Excellent problem-solving and prioritizing skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
PAMF Sutter Health
Mountain View
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits efficiently.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with excisions, shave biopsies, punch biopsies and MOHS surgery.
- Assisted with prior authorization and appeals.
Lead Medical Assistant
California Skin Institute
Gilroy
05.2019 - 12.2023
- Educated patients on prescribed medications, treatments and procedures.
- Kept equipment ready for use through scheduled cleaning and sterilization.
- Assisted clinicians with in-office procedures, such as skin biopsies, excisions, and MOHS surgeries.
- Ordered supplies, medications, and equipment necessary for practice's operations.
- Lead Medical Assistant on MOHS surgery team.
- Obtains MOHS authorizations and was the surgery coordinator.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures such as suturing or wound care.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean.
Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist
Leon Lubianker, MD
Gilroy
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Oversaw patient check-in by pulling charts, verifying data and organizing paperwork.
- Scheduled appointments, general surgery and skin procedures for patients.
- Gathered information from patients, processed registration paperwork and collected payments.
- Assisted clinicians with in-office procedures.
- Kept equipment ready for use through scheduled cleaning and sterilization.
- Educated patients on prescribed medications, treatments and procedures.
- Collected and processed lab specimens for testing.
- Assisted physicians during patient examinations and procedures.
Education
Certification - Medical Assisting
Carrington College
San Jose, CADiploma - General Studies
Branham High School
San Jose, CASkills
- Attention to detail
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Organizational Skills
- Medical Terminology Proficiency
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Clinical Leadership
Languages
Spanish, Native
Timeline
Medical Assistant
PAMF Sutter Health
08.2024 - Current
Lead Medical Assistant
California Skin Institute
05.2019 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist
Leon Lubianker, MD
09.2017 - 05.2019
Certification - Medical Assisting
Carrington College
Diploma - General Studies
Branham High School