ANABEL SOTELO
Whittier,CA
Summary
Medical assistant supporting clinical workflow through vital sign collection, chart history review, and accurate electronic charting. Coordinates referrals and appointment scheduling to reduce delays in orthopedic surgical and primary care settings. Prepares exam rooms and manages documentation to support timely care delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Medely
Santa Monica, California
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted orthopedic surgeon with exams, treatments, and in-office procedures.
- Reviewed patient histories and updated charts for accurate visit documentation.
- Facilitated communication between orthopedic surgeon and Spanish-speaking patients during visits.
- Organized charts, documents, and supplies to support team productivity.
- Traveled to ambulatory surgical centers to assist RNs with patient discharge, manage bed turnover and cleaning, and transport patients in wheelchairs to designated pickup drivers after surgery recovery.
Medical Assistant
Southern California Kidney Consultants
Anaheim, California
07.2025 - 10.2026
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Collected vital signs and documented assessments in electronic health records.
- Coordinated referrals, authorizations, and follow-up appointments with care teams.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- 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.
- Scheduled patient appointments efficiently over phone and in-person, ensuring optimal clinic flow.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Certified Medical Assistant
Pioneer Medical Group Downey
Downey, CA
10.2013 - 06.2018
- Utilized Allscripts and Centricity to record vital signs, administer vaccines, prepare exam rooms and patients, complete laboratory orders, set up surgical trays, manage referrals, and schedule patient appointments for approved authorizations.
- Supported nursing tasks across otolaryngology, ophthalmology, chiropractic, family practice, and internal medicine to enhance patient care.
- Coordinated with otolaryngology physicians to relay patient surgery information and worked with hospital scheduling staff as surgical scheduler for 4 years.
Medical Assistant
JWCH
Bell Gardens, Ca
10.2010 - 07.2011
- Collected patient histories and organized supporting clinical records and diagnoses.
- Prepared patients for procedures by ensuring comfortable positioning and reducing anxiety.
- Documented patient messages using Allscripts TouchWorks software.
- Restocked supplies, equipment, and instruments to ensure seamless operations and support patient care.
- Maintained safe conditions throughout facility and surrounding areas to ensure patient and staff safety.
Medical Assistant
Altamed Medical Group
El Monte, Ca
05.2004 - 06.2010
- Acted as liaison between physician and patient to streamline information exchange.
- Corresponded with patients via phone and in writing to ensure clear communication.
- Documented patient messages in Allscripts TouchWorks for accurate record-keeping.
- Facilitated patient positioning to enhance comfort during procedures.
- Performed routine testing, including urine dipstick, vision screening, and hearing screening.
Medical Assistant
Manhattan Beach Kids Docs
Manhattan Beach, Ca
01.2001 - 04.2004
- Administered vaccines and injections, including Synigis.
- Assisted RN with catheter insertion and blood culture collection.
- Monitored vaccine refrigerator logs and ensured compliance by reporting temperature readings.
- Conducted routine screenings, including urine dipstick, vision, and hearing tests, to support patient health assessments.
- Recorded patient histories and organized clinical data and diagnoses for efficient medical record management.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Preferred College of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA, United States01-2014
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Bryman College
Rosemead, Ca01-1996
Skills
- Vaccination administration
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Patient appointment coordination
- Patient scheduling
- Procedure preparation
- Specimen collection and processing
- Vital signs recording
- Medical records management
- Phlebotomy skills
- Patient care
- Electronic charting
- Bilingual communication (Spanish)
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Southern California Kidney Consultants
07.2025 - 10.2026
Medical Assistant
Medely
07.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Pioneer Medical Group Downey
10.2013 - 06.2018
Medical Assistant
JWCH
10.2010 - 07.2011
Medical Assistant
Altamed Medical Group
05.2004 - 06.2010
Medical Assistant
Manhattan Beach Kids Docs
01.2001 - 04.2004
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Preferred College of Nursing
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Bryman College