Alexa Rodriguez
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Efficient Medical Assistant with solid foundation in providing clinical and administrative support in healthcare settings. Proven ability to assist in patient care, manage medical records, and support office operations. Demonstrated skill in patient communication and multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Myrtle Finney Elementary School
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by encouraging perseverance and resilience in overcoming challenges.
- Facilitated small-group instruction sessions targeting specific skill gaps among struggling learners for academic success.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
Extern
Clinica Hispana of West Valley
08.2014 - 09.2014
- Translation from Spanish to English viseversa
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately recording vital signs and communicating findings to the medical team.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations in all communications and documentation processes.
- Collected histories, vitals, and current complaints via patient interviews.
- Created and prepared patient charts accurately for clinics and medical professionals.
- Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
- Streamlined check-in process by verifying patient information and promptly updating electronic health records.
- Contributed to the overall safety of the clinic environment by strictly adhering to infection control and sterilization procedures in all aspects of patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as a compassionate intermediary during consultations.
- Performed medical chart reviews to confirm accuracy and completeness.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications under direction of licensed medical provider.
- Communicated with patients and families to answer questions and provide reassurance.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
Assistant to school nurse
Youngker High School
04.2014 - 05.2014
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration with colleagues.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, among others.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Arizona College
Glendale, AZ02.2014
Diploma - High school completion/ GED
Montgomery High School
San Diego, CA01.2013
Skills
- Scheduling
- Record Keeping
- Filing
- Telephone Technique
- Letter Composition
- Transcription
- Applying bandages
- OSHA
- First Aid
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Vital Signs
- Physical Measurements
- Microsoft Word
- Access
- Excel
- Keyboarding
- PowerPoint
- Customer Service
- Bilingual
- Administering medication
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- CA Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Myrtle Finney Elementary School
08.2018 - 02.2019
Extern
Clinica Hispana of West Valley
08.2014 - 09.2014
Assistant to school nurse
Youngker High School
04.2014 - 05.2014
Medical Assistant -
Arizona College
Diploma - High school completion/ GED
Montgomery High School
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