Cassandra Anderson
Waterford,CA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Procedure Room Medical Assistant
NorCal Pain Treatment
Turlock, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared and sanitized procedure rooms before and after use, strictly following infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
- Set up procedure rooms and operated specialized equipment such as fluoroscopy units to support timely and safe patient care.
- Maintained organized and fully stocked procedure rooms by monitoring supply levels and restocking as needed to support uninterrupted clinical operations.
- Performed diagnostic tests including 12-lead EKGs, ensuring accuracy and timely entry of results into the EHR system.
- Facilitated coordination between clinical and administrative teams to streamline workflows and enhance patient experience.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Collected and recorded patient medical histories and vital signs accurately.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage clearly.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Geriatric Services Assistant
Golden Valley HealthCare
Modesto, CA
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintained organized filing systems and ensured office equipment was clean, stocked, and operational—supporting smooth clinic operations and documentation workflows.
- Assisted social workers with Social Security and housing applications, escorted clients to appointments, and conducted home visits—demonstrating compassion and reliability in patient-facing roles.
- Led crisis response efforts, applying strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills to de-escalate situations and support vulnerable individuals.
- Created workflows and coordinated hospital discharges and admissions to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities (SNFs/ALFs), ensuring continuity of care and proper documentation.
- Prepared agendas, recorded minutes, and distributed follow-up notes to ensure clear communication and accountability across teams.
Medical Assistant
Maxium Healthcare
Modesto, California
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups to ensure continuity of care.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and healthcare procedures effectively.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Certified Medical Assistant
Sutter Gould
Modesto, CA
02.2013 - 10.2019
- Roomed patients and recorded vital signs, obtained comprehensive medical histories, and ensured accurate documentation in the EPIC (EHR) system.
- Performed diagnostic procedures including 12-lead EKGs and administered injections as directed by the provider.
- Demonstrated proficiency with basic office equipment and supported front-desk operations including appointment scheduling and referral entry.
- Completed prior authorizations for medications and procedures, ensuring timely approval and continuity of care.
- Collaborated on workflow improvement initiatives using LEAN methodology to enhance efficiency and patient experience.
- Provided flexible support to physicians and clinical staff, assisting with various tasks and adapting to evolving patient care needs.
- Participated as a member of the Rapid Response Team, assisting with clinical emergencies and urgent patient situations. Maintained and organized the emergency response cart to ensure readiness and proper supply levels. Documented response activities and recorded times during emergencies.
Education
Associate’s of Science degree - Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College
Salida, CA01.2012
Skills
- Patient care excellence
- EHR proficiency
- Injection administration
- Clinical coordination
- Emergency preparedness
- Vital signs monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Diagnostic testing expertise
- Workflow optimization
- Procedure and exam room sanitation
- Care coordination across teams
- Medical procedures knowledge
- Medical equipment operation
- Sterile technique expertise
- Autoclaving experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- CLIA-waived testing experience
- Fluoroscopy expertise
Timeline
Procedure Room Medical Assistant
NorCal Pain Treatment
02.2025 - Current
Geriatric Services Assistant
Golden Valley HealthCare
08.2023 - 11.2024
Medical Assistant
Maxium Healthcare
08.2020 - 11.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Sutter Gould
02.2013 - 10.2019
Associate’s of Science degree - Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College