Candice Adriano
medical assistant
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Level-headed Medical Assistant Extern committed to patient advocacy and collaboration with medical staff to improve patient communications. Outstanding multitasker and team player proficient in medical software and EMR system operations. Well-versed in charting patients, taking vitals and assessing patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
10.2008 - 08.2010
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Medical Assistant Extern
Total Care Medical Care
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Prepared exam and treatment rooms for patient visits, availing all necessary supplies and equipment.
- Maintained clean and safe clinic environment to prevent injuries.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected histories, vitals, and current complaints via patient interviews.
- Scheduled appointments and tests to coordinate patient care.
- Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Medical Assistant
DR Aziz Nourmand
02.2022 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- 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.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- 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.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Medical Assistant
Gastro Digestive Medical Group
10.2023 - 10.2023
- 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- 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.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
UEI College - Gardena
Gardena, CA12.2021
High School Diploma/ Ged
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA02.2021
Skills
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Confidentiality
- Completing Insurance Forms/Medisoft
- Specimen Preparation
- 12 lead EKG's
- Charge slip/encounter forms
- Medical billing/coding
- Microsoft windows
- Microsoft word
- Urinalysis
- Eye & Ear irrigation
- Clinical procedures and examinations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Gastro Digestive Medical Group
10.2023 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
DR Aziz Nourmand
02.2022 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant Extern
Total Care Medical Care
08.2021 - 11.2021
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
10.2008 - 08.2010
No Degree - Medical Assistant
UEI College - Gardena
High School Diploma/ Ged
Penn Foster Career School
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