Alexis Sanchez
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Compassionate medical assistant with a 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
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Medical Assistant
South Area Pediatrics
Sacramento, California
07.2025 - Current
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Referral Coordinator
South Area Pediatrics
Sacramento, California
05.2025 - Current
- Scheduled patients according to availability, urgency and insurance authorization guidelines.
- Prioritized referrals according to urgency and adhered to appropriate referral deadlines.
- Reviewed demographic, clinical and insurance information before sending to referred specialists.
- Answered questions and resolved concerns raised by both patients and specialists.
- Performed data entry related to referrals into electronic health record systems.
- Communicated regularly with patients regarding their care plans following a referral.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintained accurate records of all referrals, including contact information and follow-up activities.
Education
Medical Assistant
UEI College
Sacramento, CA10-2025
High School Diploma -
Sheldon High School
Sacramento, CA05-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- EPIC System
- Bilingual
- Appointment scheduling
- Referrals
- Self- Motivated
- HIPAA compliance
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Patient Education
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Blood Borne Pathogens
Accomplishments
Presidents List Honor Rewards
Timeline
Medical Assistant
South Area Pediatrics
07.2025 - Current
Referral Coordinator
South Area Pediatrics
05.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Sheldon High School