Arianna Vasquez
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience as a Medical Assistant and 8 months of frontline union organizing. Proven ability to build worker power, lead organizing campaigns, and advocate for fair labor practices. Successfully brought a healthcare clinic to a union election, demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
San Jose, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Union Organizer
SEIU-UHW
San Jose, CA
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed strategies for organizing workers in the workplace, including identifying target areas and developing tactics to reach out to those workers.
- Prepared informational materials for distribution at recruitment drives or special events.
- Conducted outreach to union members and potential members to inform them of their rights under collective bargaining agreements.
- Interpreted contractual agreements for employers and employees to support collective bargaining and labor relations processes.
Medical Assistant
De Paul Health Center - INTERNAL MEDICINE
Morgan Hill, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Education
Medical Assistant Certification - Allied Health
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA05-2016
High School Diploma -
Christopher High School
Gilroy, CA06-2013
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Appointment scheduling
- Clinical documentation
- Laboratory specimen preparation
- HIPAA compliance
- Collective bargaining
- Worker outreach
- Public speaking
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Member recruitment
- Campaign management
- Strategic planning
- Listening skills
- Employee training
Timeline
Union Organizer
SEIU-UHW
11.2024 - 07.2025
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
De Paul Health Center - INTERNAL MEDICINE
01.2016 - 01.2018
Medical Assistant Certification - Allied Health
Gavilan College
High School Diploma -
Christopher High School
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