Celeste Garcia
Manteca,CA
Summary
Skilled Medical Assistant with extensive experience in fast-paced healthcare environments. Expertise in patient care, proficient use of electronic health record systems, and a solid understanding of medical terminology. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks while maintaining high standards of patient service and back office operations. Committed to enhancing healthcare delivery through reliability and strong teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Skin and cancer institute
Modesto, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Aided in patient preparation and assisted during CO2 laser procedures
- Experienced in administering Blue light therapy (photodynamic therapy)
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Instructed patients on proper skincare techniques and provided education regarding skin diseases.
Medical Assistant
California skin institute
Modesto, CA
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Performed post-operative care such as suture removal and wound dressing changes.
- Reviewed lab results with physician or other healthcare providers when needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of treatment rooms between appointments by disinfecting surfaces and equipment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Assisted Mohs surgeon with pre-operative preparations including positioning of patient, draping, and instrument setup.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to the protection of confidential patient information.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Prepared patient charts for Mohs surgery by gathering and verifying demographic information, insurance details, and medical history.
- proficient with EMA and NextTech
Medical Assistant
California Urgent Care
Modesto
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Operated electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Education
Associate of Science -
San Joaquin Valley College
Salida, CA01-2022
Skills
- Intake control
- Prior authorizations
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Insurance verification
- Direct patient care
- Wound care management
- Electronic health records ( EMA )
- Communicating with patient families
- Professionalism and ethics
- Proficiency with laboratory procedures related to skin biopsies
- Maintaining composure in a fast-paced environment with potentially anxious patients
- Ability to quickly adjust to changing situations during procedures
- Ear irrigation
- BLS certified
- Patient triage
- Reliable team player
- Clinical documentation
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Dermatology procedures
- Skin cancer awareness
- Patient care
- Postoperative care
- Suture removal
- Preoperative preparation
- Surgical assisting
- Wound dressing
- Prescription refills
- administering injections
Certification
- Medical Assistant
- BLS/ CPR
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Skin and cancer institute
01.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
California skin institute
08.2022 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
California Urgent Care
03.2022 - 08.2024
Associate of Science -
San Joaquin Valley College
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