Giselle Ochoa
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
El Rio Health Center
04.2022 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Tucson, Arizona05.2025
Certification For Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ02.2022
Skills
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Customer Satisfaction
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Treatment Options
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Medical Filing
- Patient Intakes
- Daily Patient Care
- Infectious Diseases
- Restocking Lab Supplies
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EMR Systems
- Patient Discharges
- Physician Communication
- Documentation Review
- Vital Signs
- Immunizations
- Ear Lavage's
- Result Note Communications
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
El Rio Health Center
04.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Certification For Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
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