Cruz castro
mendota,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background over several years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Community health partners
Fresno , CA
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- 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.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Medical Assistant
Clinica Sierra Vista
Fresno , CA
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- 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.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA06-2024
High School Diploma -
Mendota High School
Mendota, CA06-2016
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Inventory Management
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Billing
- Procedure Assistance
- Payment Collection
- Patient Flow Management
- Data Entry
- HIPAA Compliance
- Fluent in Spanish
- Restocking lab supplies
- Understands medical procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- Medical Procedures
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Compassionate
- OB/GYN procedures
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Community health partners
05.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Clinica Sierra Vista
10.2019 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Biology
Fresno City College
High School Diploma -
Mendota High School
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