Cadence Cabral
Porterville,CA
Summary
Focused professional motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering extensive background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, EKGS, preparing treatment rooms for examinations, collecting specimens.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Tule River Indian Health Center
Porterville, CA
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
Medical Assistant-front Office
Family healthcare network
Porterville
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Porterville Adult School
Porterville, CA05-2021
High School Diploma -
Porterville Adult School
Porterville, CA06-2020
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Emergency response preparedness
- Valid [state] driver's license
- HIPAA compliance
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Medical terminology
- Stocking supplies
- Appointment setting
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Patient flow management
- Prescription refills
- Medical equipment operation
- Trustworthy companion
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Tule River Indian Health Center
11.2023 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant-front Office
Family healthcare network
12.2021 - 06.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Porterville Adult School
High School Diploma -
Porterville Adult School