Ana Acosta
82715 Mountain View Ave.,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific Southwest
Rancho Mirage, CA
09.2018 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Trained and mentored new personnel as an MA Peer Trainer.
- Served as back-up Patient Flow Coordinator to ensure patients were seen in timely manner.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Helped with phlebotomy work by drawing blood for tests and giving common injections for immunization and treatment.
- Assisted in various surgical procedures.
Medical Assistant
Fozouni Obstetrics & Gynecology & Associates
Palm Springs, CA
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Educated patients and families about infant care, preparation of healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Took direction from physicians, RN and LPNs.
Cashier Server
Regency Cathedral 10
Cathedral City, CA
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Reported to each shift on time and ready to work.
- Prepared fountain drinks and ice cream items.
- Prepared all food orders within a 2-3 minute time frame.
- Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity.
- Strictly followed all cash, security, inventory and labor policies and procedures.
- Communicated openly and honestly with the management team during each shift to ensure it ran smoothly.
- Diligently restocked work stations and display cases.
- Immediately informed supervisors when supplies were low or if equipment was not functioning properly.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, including in the kitchen, bathrooms, building exterior, parking lot, dumpster and sidewalk.
- Reported to all shifts wearing a neat, clean and unwrinkled uniform.
Waitstaff
Atria Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA.
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
- Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.
- Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
- Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.
- Guided guests through dining rooms and provided needed assistance. Transported all dirty tableware from dining room to dish-washing area for proper cleaning.
- Transported all dirty tableware from dining room to dish-washing area for proper cleaning.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Brightwood College
Palm Springs2017
High School Diploma -
Indio High School
2015
Skills
- Highly responsible and reliable upbeat, outgoing and positive
- Works well under pressure
- Mathematical aptitude
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Emergency procedures understanding
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Valid California driver's license
- Honest, trustworthy and punctual
- Neat and clean in appearance
- Training & Development
- Self-motivated professional
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Multitasking abilities
- Staff Management
- Analytical skills
- Stock management
- Hospitality Service Expertise
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific Southwest
09.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
Fozouni Obstetrics & Gynecology & Associates
07.2017 - 09.2018
Cashier Server
Regency Cathedral 10
11.2016 - 01.2018
Waitstaff
Atria Palm Desert
06.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Brightwood College
High School Diploma -
Indio High School