Carina Cepeda
Thousand Oaks
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant specializing in patient care, compliance, and procedural assistance. Known for strong communication and technical skills, ready to contribute to efficient healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant III
UCLA Health OB/GYN
Westlake Village
03.2018 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care, addressing concerns and answering questions to enhance comfort.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures, including specimen collection and preparation for testing.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations, protecting patient confidentiality and privacy.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted in various procedures such as, pap smears, colposcopies, EMB's, IUD insertions, catheters and incision & drainage.
- Experience with Obsetrics & Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynecology Oncology, and Urogynecology.
- Manage disability claims for patients, including state disability.
Medical Assistant
Providence Medical Institute, Orthopedics
Westlake Village
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Obtained patient history & vitals in a high-volume clinic.
- Applied DME, casts and splints. Suture & staple removal. Performed wound care on various injuries & surgical sites.
- Autoclave instruments.
- Managed disability claims for patients, including state disability.
Medical Assistant
Stephanie Mandelman, MD, OB/GYN
Westlake Village
01.2012 - 02.2016
- Rooming & obtained vitals on patients.
- Assisted in various procedures such as, pap smears, colposcopies, EMB's and IUD insertions. While ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments, insurance verification & surgery scheduling.
Education
Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy
Conejo Valley Adult School
Thousand Oaks, CA05-2011
Skills
- BLS certified
- Administering injections
- Assisting in procedures, including sterile procedures
- Casting, splinting, wound care, suture & staple removal
- Applying DME
- Scheduling appointments
Timeline
Medical Assistant III
UCLA Health OB/GYN
03.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
Providence Medical Institute, Orthopedics
01.2016 - 02.2018
Medical Assistant
Stephanie Mandelman, MD, OB/GYN
01.2012 - 02.2016
Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy
Conejo Valley Adult School