Yoneta Gorgees
Turlock
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Doctor Linn and Modesto Post Acute Center, excelling in patient-focused care and sterile technique. Proven track record in improving patient satisfaction and streamlining medical office administration. Skilled in both direct patient care and back-office efficiency, adept at equipment sterilization and maintaining confidentiality.
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Doctor Linn
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Administered Injections
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Nursing Assistant
Modesto Post Acute Center
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA04-2023
Skills
- Suture removal
- Appointment setting
- Patient assessments and care
- Sterile technique
- Specimen labeling
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Stocking supplies
- Vital signs and examinations
- Infection control procedures
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient-focused care
- Medical office administration
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Languages
Assyrian
Full Professional
Arabic
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Doctor Linn
02.2023 - 05.2023
Nursing Assistant
Modesto Post Acute Center
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Modesto Junior College
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