Angel Herrera
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with over four years of diverse clinical experience in sports medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, urgent care, and mental health. Supported noninvasive procedures and assisted patients in the MATT program for substance use disorders. Reliable team member with leadership experience and a commitment to training new staff. Pursuing nursing school to obtain RN license and BSN for further advancement in patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Urgent Care Mind24-7
Mesa, Arizona
01.2026 - Current
- Monitored patient behavior, reporting significant changes to healthcare team to inform care decisions.
- Documented patient interactions and progress in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with nurses to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and wellness techniques, enhancing their ability to manage symptoms.
- Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers and blood pressure gauges, ensuring accurate tracking of vital signs.
Medical Assistant
Vein Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted medical staff with patient preparation and examination procedures.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care and medication instructions.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Medical Assistant
Family Health Center of San Diego
San Diego, California
11.2021 - 10.2025
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Communicated patient concerns, condition updates, and refill requests to physicians, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Provided patient education on medications, procedures, and physician's instructions, promoting adherence and understanding.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Contributed to team meetings focused on optimizing workflows, enhancing patient care strategies.
- Supported pediatricians during medical examinations and routine check-ups, facilitating patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2028
Certificate - Biology
UEI College
Chula Vista, CA06-2022
High School Diploma -
Chula Vista Senior High School
Chula Vista, CA06-2020
Skills
- Patient care and education
- Patient triage and scheduling
- Vital signs assessment
- Vital sign monitoring
- Basic life support certification
- Emergency procedures
- Medical terminology
- Spanish medical terminology
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Specimen collection and processing
- Medical procedures expertise
- EKG administration and monitoring
- Pulmonary function testing
- Sterile technique practices
- Medical billing and coding
- Medical supply inventory management
- Time management skills
- Team collaboration strategies
- Communication proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Urgent Care Mind24-7
01.2026 - Current
Medical Assistant
Vein Clinic
11.2025 - 01.2026
Medical Assistant
Family Health Center of San Diego
11.2021 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Arizona State University
Certificate - Biology
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Chula Vista Senior High School