Araceli Jimenez
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Attentive Medical Assistant with 15 + years of experience in performing administrative and clinical tasks in various healthcare enviroments. Looking to apply my experience and knowledge to fulfill any medical assistant needs at Mission Hope.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Main Medical Center
Santa Maria, CA
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Medical Assistant
Marian Regional Medical Center
Santa Maria, CA
10.2005 - 01.2018
- Directed around 25- 35 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.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Scheduled about 50 appointments daily , registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
Education
Certified - Medical Field
Center For Employment Center
Santa Maria, CA01.2006
High School Diploma -
Santa Maria High School
Santa Maria, CA05.2001
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Medical Records Management
- Electronic health records
- Case management
- Patient Scheduling
- Lab equipment operation
- Phlebotomy
- Patient-focused care
- OB/GYN procedures
- Using centrifuge
- Point of care testing
- Assisting with physical exams
- Prioritizing stat orders
- CPR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Main Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2020
Medical Assistant
Marian Regional Medical Center
10.2005 - 01.2018
Certified - Medical Field
Center For Employment Center
High School Diploma -
Santa Maria High School