Cassandra Escobar
Duncan,OK
Summary
My objectives are to acquire the position as Medical Assistant to help with rooming patients and taking vitals, injections and making the patients as comfortable as possible. Help the doctors job be easier by helping them on what they need done. 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. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 3 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiology Medical Assistant
Scripps Cardiology Encinitas
11.2022 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- 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.
Orthopedic Medical Assistant
Orthopaedic Specialtist Of North County
06.2022 - 10.2022
- 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.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- 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.
- 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.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Medical Assistant
Corrohealth Detention Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Pass medication to patients, Help detoxing patients, clean wound, covid testing, vitals, glucose checks, charting, EKG
Caregiver
Child Development Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Did activities with the children, Diaper changes, Helped make the curriculum for the children, Read books to the children
Medical Assistant 1
Presbyterian Medical Services
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Roomed patients, Took vitals, Did phlebotomy, Called patients about results, Urinalysis, Capillary sticks, Worked front desk, Called patients to remind of appointments, Scanned
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT09.2026
Certified Medical Assistant, ECG, CPR, Phlebotomy, Injections, Charting, Vital signs - Medical Assistant
Vista College
Las Cruces, NM09.2021
High School Diploma -
Youth Challenge Academy
Roswell, NM12.2015
Skills
- ECG
- Venipunctures
- Capillary sticks
- Injections
- Vitals
- Patient-Focused Care
- Procedure Assistance
- Medical Office Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Indirect Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Flow Management
- Electronic Health Records
- Simple Dressings
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Knowledge of EKG Rhythm Interpretation
- First Aid
- EMR / EHR
- Patient Relations
- Patient Management
- CPR
- Compassionate
- Conflict Resolution
- CPR Certification
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Cardiology Medical Assistant
Scripps Cardiology Encinitas
11.2022 - 08.2023
Orthopedic Medical Assistant
Orthopaedic Specialtist Of North County
06.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant
Corrohealth Detention Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
Caregiver
Child Development Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
Medical Assistant 1
Presbyterian Medical Services
05.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Certified Medical Assistant, ECG, CPR, Phlebotomy, Injections, Charting, Vital signs - Medical Assistant
Vista College
High School Diploma -
Youth Challenge Academy