Christina Kapalski
CCMA
Riverside,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Health technician/Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional, looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Medical Assistant
Legacy Go Health Urgent Care
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and nebulizer treatments. .
- Charted all patient services in records with high accuracy.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary
- Call and fax pharmacies to submit stat prescriptions.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Health Technician/Certified Medical Assistant
VA Medical Center
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and vital signs.
- RME- Champion and Unit Timekeeper
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and to assist provider with clinic flow.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Performed catheterizations.
Medical Assistant
Legacy Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Riverside 03.2026
Associate of Science - Health Studies
Carrington College - Spokane
Spokane, WA04.2021
Certification - Medical Assisting
Carrington College- Portland
Portland, OR08.2020
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Medical office administration
- Simple dressings
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- CPR
- Point of care testing
- Centrifuge experience
- Phlebotomy
- NG/G tube placement
- Female and Male urinary catheterization
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy, Oquirrp Mountain Phlebotomy School - certificate number 01-2015
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association - Renewal Date 10/2024
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Health Technician/Certified Medical Assistant
VA Medical Center
07.2021 - 11.2022
Medical Assistant
Legacy Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
11.2020 - 07.2021
Medical Assistant
Legacy Go Health Urgent Care
08.2020 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Associate of Science - Health Studies
Carrington College - Spokane
Certification - Medical Assisting
Carrington College- Portland
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