Claudia Santillan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at GYN Oncology Specialists, excelling in patient intake and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to manage electronic health records and ensure HIPAA compliance while delivering compassionate patient care. Skilled in medication administration and appointment scheduling, fostering efficient patient flow and satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Maternity Center of Vermont
Los Angeles, California
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted in patient intake and recorded medical histories accurately.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured all necessary instruments were sterilized.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits with medical staff.
- Supported physicians during examinations and minor surgical procedures directly.
- Conducted routine lab tests and processed specimens for analysis efficiently.
- 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.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Medical Assistant
GYN Oncology Specialists
Los Angeles, California
10.2018 - 06.2025
- Assisted in patient intake and recorded medical histories accurately.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured all necessary instruments were sterilized.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits with medical staff.
- Managed electronic health records and maintained patient confidentiality diligently.
- Supported physicians during examinations and minor surgical procedures directly.
- 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.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Bryman College
CA02-2000
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Los Angeles, CA06-1998
Skills
- Patient intake
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Laboratory procedures
- Medical terminology
- Immunization administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Insurance verification
- Patient-handling equipment
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Wound care management
- Prescription refills
- Payment collection
- Ear irrigation
- EKG administration
- Patient assessments
- Data entry
- CPHW
- Surgery scheduler
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Maternity Center of Vermont
05.2025 - 10.2025
Medical Assistant
GYN Oncology Specialists
10.2018 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant -
Bryman College
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School