Amanda Castro
Indio,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Medical Aesthetician
Desert Plastic Surgery
Rancho Mirage, CA
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked collaboratively with other members of healthcare team to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Conducted product demonstrations to inform clients about the benefits of various skincare products.
- Utilized medical grade equipment for effective treatments according to established protocols.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with state regulations.
- Performed skin analysis to determine client's skin type and condition.
- Provided post-treatment instructions to ensure optimal results from treatments.
- Provided aesthetician services such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser treatments, waxing and facials.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and managing inventory.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on latest trends in aesthetics industry
- Answered multi-line phone, returned clients calls and scheduled appointments.
- Relaxed clients with facial and body massages, aromatherapy and soothing environments.
- Processed payments, set up appointments and promoted new products and services to help meet business objectives.
- Offered lash application, warm stone massage and brow and eyelash tinting services.
Medical Assistant
Beauty Refined Plastic Surgery
Palm Desert, CA
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
Medical Assistant
Coachella Valley Foot and Ankle
Palm Desert, CA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
Education
Licensed Esthetician - Aesthetics
Milan Institute - Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA12-2024
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Mayfield College
Cathedral City, CA12-2022
Skills
- Spa treatment services expert
- Superior attention to detail
- Outstanding client care
- Social Media Marketing
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Excellent team player
- Customer Consultation
- HydraFacials
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Professional Demeanor
- Microdermabrasion expertise
- Dermaplaning proficiency
- Relationship Building
- Patient Flow Management
- Maintaining confidentiality
Websites
Timeline
Licensed Medical Aesthetician
Desert Plastic Surgery
11.2023 - 05.2024
Medical Assistant
Beauty Refined Plastic Surgery
06.2023 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
Coachella Valley Foot and Ankle
01.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Esthetician - Aesthetics
Milan Institute - Palm Desert
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Mayfield College
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