Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Angela Cardenas

HCA Healthcare
CLEVELAND,TX
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience

Healthcare professional with proven background in clinical environments, delivering exceptional patient care and support. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless integration into dynamic medical settings. Reliable and flexible, with focus on key skills such as patient interaction, medical documentation, and procedural support.

Work History

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

4 Years
HCA Healthcare | 01.2022 - 01.2026
  • Triage an average of 70+ patients daily, measuring vital signs while obtaining medical history and medication reconciliation through detailed and compassionate interviews with a 95% satisfaction rating.
  • Assisted in delicate procedures such as Vasectomies, Cystoscopies, Uroflows and prostate screening, catheter changes and preparation, documenting urinalysis results, and voiding trials.
  • Served as a medical interpreter for doctors in Spanish and English regarding patients concerns, follow-up appointments, and medication education.
  • Assisted healthcare professionals in clinical examinations and procedures, enhancing patient experience.
  • Sterilized and prepared surgical instruments using an autoclave, following infection control and safety standards.

Medical Assistant/Patient Access Spec.

2 Years
DermSurgery Asso. | 01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Supervised patient flow by directing 30+ individuals to exam rooms while conducting interviews and updating medical histories and medication lists.
  • Educated patients on proper skin care, leading to a 30% reduction in patient dermatological symptoms.
  • Facilitated patient preparation for procedures including microneedling, Botox, photo facials, laser treatments, Accutane, sclerotherapies, and cryosurgery.
  • Processed payments and coordinated shipment of medical skin care products to patients.

Education

GED

Baker Ripley-Gulfton Center | 02-2021

GED.com through Baker Ripley

Medical Assistant - Health Care Administration

Alterius College | Houston, TX

Skills

HIPAA
CLIA
and OSHA compliance
Specimen collection and processing
immunizations
and in-office labs
Medical history recording
Patient vitals
education
and training
EHR/EMR
data entry
filing
and bookkeeping
Medical terminology
CPT/ICD-9/10 codes
Insurance verification
payment collection
Knowledge of insulin pens
medications
and glucose monitors
Healthcare software usage such as Pulse
Wallabe
Practice Fusion
Athena and eClinicalWorks
Dermatology
Endocrine
Urology
Pediatrics
General Surgery
Family Medicine
Psychiatry
Allergy/Asthma
Multi-specialty procedures and preparation experience
medication reconciliation
Professionalism and ethics
Physician support

Certification

  • Certified Medical Assistant – Alterius Technical College (2006)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – NHANow.com (2026)
  • CPR/BLS Certified - American Heart Association (2026)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare
01.2022 - 01.2026Read More

Medical Assistant/Patient Access Spec.

DermSurgery Asso.
01.2018 - 01.2020Read More

Baker Ripley-Gulfton Center

GED
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Alterius College

Medical Assistant from Health Care Administration
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Angela Cardenas