Alejandra Vega
Fresno,CA
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Scribe/Certified Medical Assistant
Omni Family Health
Fresno , CA
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Welcome the patient by greeting them in person or on the telephone.
- Verify patient information by interviewing the patient, recording the medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
- Perform preliminary tests: take blood pressure, weight, and temperature; report patient history.
- Document notes during patient visits and input them into EHR
- Learning about the medical process and using a team approach in patient supervision and documentation.
- Communicating with patients and supervising physicians professionally.
- Completing all administrative tasks efficiently, and helping the physician take tests and give out medications.
- Helping to electronically prescribe medications for patients.
Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Medical Group
Delano , CA.
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Nilesh Shah Pediatrics
Delano , CA
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Santa Barbara Business College
Bakersfield, CA06-2012
Skills
- EHR documentation
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital sign measurement
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient education
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical terminology
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Patient documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Fluent in Spanish
- Active listening
- Bilingual communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Scribe/Certified Medical Assistant
Omni Family Health
02.2022 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Medical Group
03.2015 - 05.2016
Medical Assistant
Dr. Nilesh Shah Pediatrics
10.2013 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Santa Barbara Business College
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