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Abigail Camarena

Bakersfield,USA

Summary

Professional Medical Assistant, with 6 years of experience in health care, seeking an organized environmental facility to provide my patient care and skills. I am adaptable, committed, fast-paced and very driven to success in my work career.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Accelerated Urgent Care
Bakersfield, CA, CA
09.2025 - Current

• Provide clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced urgent care center serving 40+ patients daily.

• Perform triage, vitals, injections, and specimen collection with accuracy and professionalism.

Assist physicians and nurses during exams and minor procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

• Maintain exam room readiness and strict infection control compliance, supporting high-quality patient care.

• Deliver empathetic, patient-centered service while upholding HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

Streamlined patient intake workflows, reducing wait times and improving overall patient satisfaction scores.

• Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate treatment plans, enhancing communication and patient outcomes.

• Maintain accurate and detailed patient documentation, supporting efficient follow-up and continuity of care.

Monitor and report patient vitals and changes, enabling timely interventions and positive outcomes.

• Cultivate a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, fostering trust and comfort throughout the patient’s visit.

Contract Representative (Remote)

Cigna
Bakersfield, CA
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Delivered essential administrative and contract support, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all benefit documentation.
  • Reviewed, prepared, and entered data for new and existing business while adhering to strict policy and regulatory guidelines.
  • Coordinated benefit and eligibility information across multiple systems, improving data accuracy and workflow efficiency.
  • Identified and resolved case discrepancies, recommending process enhancements that improved turnaround times.
  • Verified incoming applications for completeness and accuracy, escalating missing information promptly to minimize delays.
  • Maintained detailed, error-free records while managing high-volume data entry with a consistent typing speed of 40+ WPM.
  • Provided professional and timely support through Cigna’s customer management systems, resolving client inquiries effectively.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex client issues, ensuring positive outcomes and client satisfaction.
  • Utilized medical terminology knowledge to improve accuracy and understanding in benefit verification processes.
  • Achieved or exceeded daily performance and quality goals, demonstrating reliability, adaptability, and initiative in a remote setting.

Medical Assistant Per Diem

Adventist HealthCare
Delano, California
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Supported physicians in clinical and surgical procedures, maintaining sterile technique and ensuring patient comfort throughout.
  • Managed patient records and documentation of medical histories, treatments, and test results in compliance with HIPAA standards.
  • Prepared and sanitized exam rooms before each visit, ensuring a clean, organized, and fully stocked workspace.
  • Took and recorded vital signs with precision, supporting accurate diagnoses and timely treatment decisions.
  • Administered medications under physician supervision, following dosage guidelines and monitoring patient responses.
  • Coordinated medical supply inventory, placing timely orders to prevent shortages and maintain operational readiness.
  • Provided compassionate, professional service by addressing patient questions and concerns promptly.
  • Trained and mentored new medical assistants on back-office procedures, clinical workflows, and patient interaction standards.
  • Maintained accurate, updated records in the EHR system, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
  • Monitored and documented patient reactions to treatment, alerting physicians to changes or concerns immediately.
  • Upheld infection control and safety protocols, contributing to a clean, compliant, and efficient clinic environment.

Medical Assistant

Planned Parenthood
09.2019 - 12.2024
  • Welcomed and assisted patients with compassion, creating a professional and supportive environment from check-in to check-out.
  • Conducted intake and registration, verifying insurance, updating records, scheduling appointments, and managing calls with accuracy and empathy.
  • Prepared and maintained exam rooms, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and full readiness for each visit.
  • Measured and documented vital signs, medications, allergies, and medical histories, supporting safe and efficient provider assessments.
  • Performed laboratory testing and specimen collection, including urinalysis, STI testing, pregnancy testing, and blood draws, ensuring accuracy and proper labeling.
  • Administered injections and medications per provider orders, adhering to clinical safety and dosage protocols.
  • Supported healthcare providers during procedures and exams, anticipating needs and ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Sterilized and maintained medical instruments and lab equipment, ensuring compliance with infection control and OSHA standards.
  • Processed patient billing and coding through NextGen EMR, maintaining timely, accurate claim submission and payment collection.
  • Handled co-payments and financial transactions with professionalism and attention to detail.
  • Maintained full compliance with HIPAA and clinic confidentiality protocols, safeguarding sensitive patient information at all times.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Cardiac Sonography

High Desert Medical College
Bakersfield, CA
02.2025 - 10.2025

CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL ASSISTING -

San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED -

Vista High School
Bakersfield, CA

Skills

Clinical Skills

  • Direct Patient Care & Triage
  • Venipuncture & Specimen Collection
  • Administering Injections & Medications
  • Vital Signs & Diagnostics
  • Clinical Laboratory Experience
  • Active BLS Certification

Technical & Administrative Skills

  • EMR/EHR & Healthcare Software Proficiency (NextGen, etc)
  • Medical Billing & Coding
  • Insurance Verification & Patient Scheduling
  • Accurate Documentation & Recordkeeping

Interpersonal Skills

  • Patient Service & Communication
  • Conflict Resolution & Team Collaboration
  • Reliable, Organized, and Adaptable in Fast-Paced Environments

Certification

BLS Certification, American Heart Association, 01/01/25, 01/01/27

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Accelerated Urgent Care
09.2025 - Current

Contract Representative (Remote)

Cigna
04.2025 - 09.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Cardiac Sonography

High Desert Medical College
02.2025 - 10.2025

Medical Assistant Per Diem

Adventist HealthCare
01.2025 - 03.2025

Medical Assistant

Planned Parenthood
09.2019 - 12.2024

CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL ASSISTING -

San Joaquin Valley College

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED -

Vista High School
Abigail Camarena