Araceli Santamaria
Fresno,CA
Summary
To obtain a position that allows me to utilize my skills and abilities gained through my education and work experience. I will complete all tasks to the best of my ability, while maintaining a positive work ethic with others best suited for any work environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Clinica Sierra Vista
Fresno
05.2012 - Current
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
Medical Assistant
Central California Family Medicine/ Urgent Care
Fresno
05.2008 - 05.2012
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Back office responsibilities: Rooming patients, Get Accurate Vitals, Urine Dip Sticks, Fasting Blood Sugar, Vision Screening, HCG test, Mono and Strep test, EKG's, Set up for Pap's, Set up for Sterile Surgeries, Call Backs, Call in RX's, Medication Refills, Breathing Treatments, Stock Exam Rooms, Order Supplies for Back Office, SUB-Q, and IM Injections, Update Children’s Immunizations Records.
- Hold current CPR card.
- Check in patients , Answer multi-line phones, Scheduling appointments for patients, Filing and pulling chart's, Labs and Refills, Pre- Authorizations for patient's medications.
Education
Bachelors Degree In Pre-Child Family Science - Child Development
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CAAssociate of Science - Health Sciences
West Hills College - Lemoore
Lemoore, CA05-2021
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
Galen College of Medical And Dental Assistants
Fresno, CA05-2008
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Fresno, CA06-1997
Skills
- Administering injections
- Communication
- Bilingual: Able to speak, read and write English and Spanish, Organizational skills, Patient preparation
- Documentation
- Interpersonal skills
- Patient assessment
- Appointment scheduling
- CPR Certified (American Heart Association)
- CCMA-C (California Certified Medical Assistant)
Certification
- CCMA - California Certified Medical Assistant (2015- Present)
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Clinica Sierra Vista
05.2012 - Current
Medical Assistant
Central California Family Medicine/ Urgent Care
05.2008 - 05.2012
Bachelors Degree In Pre-Child Family Science - Child Development
California State University - Fresno
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
West Hills College - Lemoore
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
Galen College of Medical And Dental Assistants
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School