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Christina Garcia

Summary

Dependable and highly motivated Medical Assistant offering 11 years of cross trained experience in fast paced settings. Familiar with multitasking and prioritizing workloads. Attentive learner and receptive to training.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Advanced Spine Pain Solutions
12.2021 - 08.2023

• Obtained patient medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies

• Assisted physicians with minimally invasive procedures, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.

• Prepared and positioned patient for procedures

• Administered IVs under doctor supervision

• Practiced radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff

• Operated C- Arm to obtain images of body structures with physician guidance
• Assisted physician with Balloon Kyphoplasty

• Assisted physician with Trial spinal column stimulators / Trial intrathecal drug delivery systems

• Assisted physician with Discectomy

• Closely monitored patient vitals post procedures

• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.

• Sanitized, restocked, and organized operating room

Medical Assistant

Center For Pain Management
09.2012 - 11.2021
  • Obtained patient medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies
  • Assisted physicians with minimally invasive procedures (epidural steroid injections/ nerve block, etc.), including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Administered IVs under doctor supervision
  • Closely monitored patient vital signs post procedures
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms
  • Scheduled patient diagnostic appointments such as MRI / X-rays
  • Submitted prior authorization for patients medications

Education

Certified Medical Assistant -

Kaplan Career Institute

Skills

  • BLS certified
  • OSHA and HIPAA compliant
  • Familiar with working in faced paced settings
  • Assisted with non invasive procedures using sterile technique
  • IV administration
  • Able to operate C-arm fluoroscopy

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Advanced Spine Pain Solutions
12.2021 - 08.2023

Medical Assistant

Center For Pain Management
09.2012 - 11.2021

Certified Medical Assistant -

Kaplan Career Institute
Christina Garcia