Personable Medical Assistant bringing 16 years of hands-on experience balancing problematic administrative and clinical duties to achieve patient satisfaction. Offering thorough understanding of medical registration process and procedures to streamline client processing. Compassionate and respectful collaborator recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Community Health Systems Inc
Moreno Valley, CA
12.2023 - 06.2024
Documented notes during patient visits.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Medical Assistant
Medicina Familiar Medical Group
Canoga Park, CA
04.2017 - 05.2023
Sterilize instruments and patient rooms.
Prepare and administer patient medication. Administrative tasks manage medical records.
Patient scheduling, billing, insurance.
Record accurate patient history, vital signs, and current medical status.
Assessed and recorded the medical history of interviewed patients.
Measure patients' vital signs, such as their blood pressure and weight.
Help physicians with patient examinations.
Give patients injections or medications as directed by physicians.
Ensured accuracy of insurance verifications, billings, and coding through phone calls with insurance.
Implemented a proactive approach to patient communication through phone calls for appointment reminders.
Answered questions and resolved concerns raised by both patients and specialists.
Managed up to 40 patient referrals daily through a multi-line telephone system.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Medical Assistant
Universal Medical Clinic
Reseda, CA
11.2009 - 01.2016
Ensured accuracy of insurance verifications, billings, and coding through phone calls with insurance.
Implemented a proactive approach to patient communication through phone calls for appointment reminders.
Managed appointment scheduling and provided professional patient greeting.
Took patient vitals and administered vaccines, while also serving as VFC Coordinator responsible for managing vaccine supplies.
Answered questions and resolved concerns raised by both patients and specialists.
Managed up to 40 patient referrals daily through a multi-line telephone system.
Reviewed demographic, clinical and insurance information before sending to referred specialists.