Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Adventist Health And Rideout
Marysville, CA
01.2012 - Current
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Medical Assistant
Yuba City Primary Care and Diabetes 2 Clinic
Yuba City, CA
09.2008 - 01.2012
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting
Cambridge Junior College - Yuba City
Yuba City, CA
06-2008
High School Diploma -
Gridley Union High School
Gridley, CA
06-1998
Skills
Electrocardiography (EKG)
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Clinical Documentation
Immunization Administration
Resource Parent
I have been a resource parent since 2021. I foster and care for children that have been detained from their homes for many reasons. This is my way of supporting and naturing the most venerable people in our community.