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Christina Aragon

Albuquerque

Summary

Compassionate Medical Assistant skilled in vital sign monitoring, clinical documentation, and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and operational efficiency while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Overview

1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Vanguard Behavioral Health
03.2025 - 07.2026
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic's commitment to quality care.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Medical Assistant

Duke City Occipational Health
Albuquerque, NM
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Monitored vital signs and conducted preliminary tests, ensuring timely reporting of results.
  • Implemented new processes that improved operational efficiency within the clinic environment.
  • Led initiatives to enhance patient education materials, increasing overall understanding of treatment plans.
  • Evaluated and maintained medical equipment, ensuring readiness for daily operations and safety compliance.

Medical Assistant

ISGF (IHS)
Albuquerque, NM
04.2023 - 06.2024

Measured patient vital signs, injections, EKG, ear irrigations, Performed hemoglobin A1C assessments, assisted in procedures, rooming patients, Managed incoming phone calls, prior authorizations, Organized appointment scheduling, Maintained inventory in patient rooms.

Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and treatment procedures.

Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.

Coordinated patient scheduling to optimize clinic workflow and reduce wait times.

Medical Assistant

Ansible Government Soulitions (Sandia Labs)
Albuquerque, NM
02.2022 - 01.2023

Contract position for COVID team. Conducted swabbing of workers for COVID testing and resulting tests.

Was moved to Sandia medical department. Roomed patients, drew blood, UA's, injections, vitals, EKG, scheduled appointments, prior authorization's, phone calls, faxes.

Administered patient care procedures, ensuring adherence to safety and protocol standards.

Assisted healthcare providers with clinical tasks, enhancing overall patient experience.

Managed electronic health records, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Medical Assistant

Nextcare Doctors Urgent Care
Albuquerque, NM
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Administered patient care and assisted with medical procedures to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Coordinated patient appointments and managed electronic health records for accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline communication and enhance patient experience.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in patient care and office protocols.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.

Patient Care Technician

AMG Specialty Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
12.2016 - 10.2017
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Trained new staff on protocols and best practices in patient care procedures.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Patient Care Technician

UNM Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
03.2010 - 11.2016
  • Monitored vital signs, documenting changes accurately to inform care decisions.
  • Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily activities and ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to implement patient care plans effectively.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for patient needs.

Education

Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting

Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, NM
10-2009

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Brown Mackie College
Albuquerque, NM
01-2015

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Patient communication
  • Procedure assistance
  • Immunization administration
  • Specimen processing
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Clinical documentation
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient scheduling
  • Assisting with procedures
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Specimen collection and processing
  • Specimen handling
  • Verification of insurance
  • Emergency response
  • Infection control

Certification

  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Vanguard Behavioral Health
03.2025 - 07.2026

Medical Assistant

Duke City Occipational Health
08.2024 - 03.2025

Medical Assistant

ISGF (IHS)
04.2023 - 06.2024

Medical Assistant

Ansible Government Soulitions (Sandia Labs)
02.2022 - 01.2023

Medical Assistant

Nextcare Doctors Urgent Care
03.2017 - 06.2019

Patient Care Technician

AMG Specialty Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2017

Patient Care Technician

UNM Hospital
03.2010 - 11.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Brown Mackie College

Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting

Pima Medical Institute