YOLANDA TAYLOR
Modesto
Summary
Medical Assistant with extensive experience across dermatology, OB/GYN, family medicine, pediatrics, community clinics, customer service, and administrative roles. Strong patient care background with bilingual communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant II
Golden State Dermatology
Turlock
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Roomed patients, obtained medical history, and prepared treatment rooms.
- Assisted with skin exams, minor procedures, wound care, and suture removal.
- Processed pathology samples and documented tasks in EMA.
Medical Assistant II
Stanislaus County Health Services Agency
Modesto
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Conducted vital signs, patient intake, and EHR documentation.
- Assisted clinicians in OB/GYN and Family Medicine clinics.
- Supported prenatal monitoring, NSTs, and minor procedures.
- Provided bilingual communication and patient education.
Administrative Assistant
Corporate Resource Services
Pleasanton
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Collected timecards, distributed mail, and supported invoice processing.
- Performed administrative tasks to support office operations.
Customer Service / Data Entry Clerk
Randstad
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Prepared charts for Kaiser audit; maintained accuracy and compliance.
- Performed data entry and clerical support tasks.
- Kaiser Audit Project
Medical Assistant
Tri-City Health Center
Fremont
10.2006 - 10.2008
- Conducted patient interviews, vitals, room preparation, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications under supervision and followed sterilization protocols.
Medical Assistant Student
Hayward Pediatrics
Hayward
07.2006 - 08.2006
- Completed 160-hour internship supporting clinical tasks and rooming patients.
Customer Service Representative
Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch
Hayward
06.2003 - 06.2006
- Managed customer inquiries, billing, and documentation of transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
Sacramento05-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Chabot College
Hayward, CA12-2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Chabot College
Hayward, CA05-2022
High School Diploma -
Vineyard Alternative High School
Livermore, CA10-2011
Medical Assisting Cerificate - Clinical Medical Assisting
Boston Reed College
Hayward, CA08-2006
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- Specimen Collection
- EHR Documentation (EMA)
- Wound Care
- Supply Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Team Collaboration
- Spanish Bilingual
- Data Entry
- Medical terminology
- Bilingual communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (AHA), 2024-2026
- Lay Counseling Certificate, 2024
Languages
Spanish, Native/Bilingual
Affiliations
Completed Lay Counseling Certificate, The Lay Counselor Academy (2024) – 65-hour training in mental health
counseling under the supervision of a licensed clinician. Earned recognition for commitment to patient communication,
empathy, and support.
Accomplishments
Graduated Associate of Arts in Psychology & Liberal Arts (Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences), Highest
Honors, Chabot College (2022).
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant II
Golden State Dermatology
06.2019 - 12.2019
Medical Assistant II
Stanislaus County Health Services Agency
09.2015 - 05.2019
Administrative Assistant
Corporate Resource Services
04.2013 - 04.2014
Customer Service / Data Entry Clerk
Randstad
09.2010 - 04.2011
Medical Assistant
Tri-City Health Center
10.2006 - 10.2008
Medical Assistant Student
Hayward Pediatrics
07.2006 - 08.2006
Customer Service Representative
Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch
06.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Chabot College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Chabot College
High School Diploma -
Vineyard Alternative High School
Medical Assisting Cerificate - Clinical Medical Assisting
Boston Reed College