Alejandra Garcia
Alhambra,CA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with proven expertise in patient care and records management, honed at White Memorial Medical Group. Excelled in HIPAA compliance and patient-focused care, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate service and efficient team collaboration. Achieved a significant reduction in patient wait times by streamlining records management processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS
Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - Current
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Medical Assistant
White memorial medical group
Boyle Heights, CA
06.2014 - 12.2022
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2011
Skills
- Records management
- HIPAA compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Social interaction
- Respectful and compassionate
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient-focused care
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Medical Assistant
White memorial medical group
06.2014 - 12.2022
Caregiver
IHSS
01.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School