Brianna Garo
La Mirada,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in fostering effective communication and organizational excellence within clinical environments, ensuring optimal patient care and seamless administrative support. Demonstrated adaptability and a swift learning curve for new procedures and protocols, showcasing a commitment to continuous improvement. Eager to leverage transferable skills in a new field, contributing to team success and enhancing operational efficiency. Passionate about embracing challenges that drive personal growth and organizational advancement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant I Internship
Carelon
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Greet patients in a welcoming way
- Schedule appointments
- Manage patient records, take vital signs (weight, blood pressure, temperature, oxygen level)
- Assist with exams, perform basic lab tests, prepare patients for procedures, administer medications, and handle billing and insurance paperwork
- Work well under pressure
Activities Assistant
The Pavilion
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Have fun and engaging conversations with your clients to build relationships
- Participate in your clients’ favorite hobbies (scrapbooking, gardening, games, etc.)
- Report what activities were completed with your clients and provide updates on your client's physical condition, mental capacity, and behavior
- Assists with activities when required and/or is responsible for getting the residents to scheduled activities
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Administrative and Clinical
Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School
La Mirada, CA05.2024
Bachelors of Science - Human Services, Concentration: Gerontology
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2020
Skills
- Knowledge of economic, social, health, and cultural influences
- Understanding of local, state, and federal guideline
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, Google DropBox
- HIPAA compliance
- Customer service
- Medical terminology and Vital sign monitoring
- Maintaining confidentiality
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Data entry
- Reliable team player
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant I Internship
Carelon
01.2025 - 04.2025
Activities Assistant
The Pavilion
08.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelors of Science - Human Services, Concentration: Gerontology
California State University Fullerton
Certified Medical Assistant - Administrative and Clinical
Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School