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Catherine Montano

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dedicated Medical Assistant with expertise in direct patient care in oncology and IVF coordination. Enhances patient satisfaction through effective communication and regulatory compliance. Builds trust with patients to foster a supportive healthcare environment while delivering high-quality care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

California Fertility Partners
04.2021 - Current

IVF Coordinator

  • Coordinated patient care plans for fertility treatments and procedures
  • Managed scheduling for appointments and follow-up visits for patients.
  • Educated patients on IVF processes and medication regimens.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment protocols.
  • Coordinated laboratory testing for patients undergoing fertility treatments.
  • Monitored patient progress throughout treatment cycles and reported any changes to physicians or other healthcare personnel.
  • Organized egg retrievals, sperm collections, ultrasounds and other diagnostic tests related to IVF cycles.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during their infertility journey.
  • Educated patients on IVF procedures, medications, risks and benefits associated with fertility treatments.

Lab Nurse

  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.

Clinical Assistant

  • Rooming patients, setting up ultrasound machine with the designated patient details
  • Assist Dr's with doing saline sonograms
  • Setting up trays with according procedures for the day (IUI, saline sonograms, biopsies)
  • Keeping rooms stocked, ordering supplies, maintaining a well-organized supply closet
  • Collected patient blood samples in a safe, sanitary manner for diagnostic testing as a phlebotomist.
  • Perform diagnosing testing on the cobas roche and cell-dyne machine

Medical Assistant

Cancer Care Institute
07.2017 - 03.2021
  • Exhibited proficiency in collecting patient medical histories and vital signs, performing venipuncture and injections.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Collected blood samples safely for diagnostic testing as a phlebotomist.
  • Reacted calmly to emergencies, providing compassionate support to patients.
  • Assisted with patient intake and documented medical histories efficiently.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.

Education

Medical Assistant -

American Career College
Los Angeles, CA
01.2017

Skills

  • Bilingual: Spanish
  • Urine collection
  • Patient education
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Phlebotomy
  • HIPAA/OSHA certified
  • Laboratory send-outs
  • Injections
  • BLS/CPR
  • Patient intake process
  • Specimen handling
  • Customer service
  • Clinical documentation
  • Vital signs
  • Patient care
  • EMR systems
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient interaction
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Blood sampling
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Compassionate care
  • Time management
  • Communication skills

Certification

BLS Certification

Accomplishments

Employee of the Month - January 2025

Timeline

Medical Assistant

California Fertility Partners
04.2021 - Current

Medical Assistant

Cancer Care Institute
07.2017 - 03.2021

Medical Assistant -

American Career College
Catherine Montano