Yuritze Peralta-Lopez
Norwalk
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with experience at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, skilled in HIPAA compliance and patient scheduling. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Proficient in EMR/EHR systems and vital sign monitoring, ensuring accurate documentation and optimal patient outcomes. Bilingual in Spanish, fostering strong patient relationships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Empowered patients through education on self-management techniques for chronic conditions.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Medical Assistant/Certified Phlebotomist
Metropolitan Family Medical Clinics
01.2008 - 07.2017
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Education
Medical Assistanting
Bryman College
San Bernardino, CAHigh School Diploma -
San Andreas High School
San Bernardino, CA06-2003
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Reliable team player
- CPR
- Specimens collection and processing
- Professionalism and ethics
- Fluent in Spanish
- Compassionate caregiver
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant/Certified Phlebotomist
Metropolitan Family Medical Clinics
01.2008 - 07.2017
Medical Assistanting
Bryman College
High School Diploma -
San Andreas High School
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