Daisy Navarrete
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Bilingual Medical Assistant with extensive experience in front and back office operations. Demonstrates proficiency in managing patient flow and coordinating care across specialties, including podiatry and optometry. Skilled in clinical procedures, EMR documentation, and maintaining seamless operations in high-volume healthcare environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant / Clinic Lead
Tri-State Community Health Center
Los Angeles, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care, ensuring efficient handling of referrals, authorizations, and follow-ups
- Assisted providers with exams, procedures, and treatments in general practice, podiatry, and optometry
- Measured and recorded vital signs for patient assessments, lab tests, injections, and medication administration
- Maintain accurate and compliant EMR documentation
- Managed daily clinic operations and optimized patient flow in high-volume setting
Medical Assistant
Modern Concepts
Montebello, USA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Performed vital signs, injections, EKGs, and assisted with physical exams
- Coordinated front and back office operations, ensuring accurate charting and timely referrals
- Facilitated bilingual patient communication and translation to enhance understanding and engagement
Medical Assistant
George Mutafyan, MD
Glendale, USA
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted EKGs and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and readiness for procedures
- Performed venipuncture and injections to support patient treatment plans
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists, ensuring timely care and facilitating smooth transitions in treatment
Medical Assistant
Lifeline Community Clinic
Los Angeles, USA
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Executed clinical procedures including vitals, injections, EKGs, and specimen collection, ensuring patient safety and care continuity
- Facilitated insurance verification, patient education, and intake processes, improving patient access to care and information
- Provided comprehensive front and back office support in community clinic, enhancing patient experience and operational flow
Medical Assistant
Luis Hernandez, MD Clinic
Los Angeles, USA
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Conducted vital signs, administered injections, and performed EKGs to support patient assessment and care
- Assisted providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories accurately.
- Facilitated patient intake, managed scheduling, and executed front office tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations.
Medical Assistant Externship
Clinica Humanitaria
Los Angeles, USA
06.2009 - 07.2009
- Assisted with clinical procedures and provided direct patient care to ensure comfort and safety
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and treatment procedures.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories and vital signs accurately.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointment reminders for optimal flow.
- Supported front office operations to enhance patient flow and optimize appointment scheduling
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest College
Alhambra, CAHigh School Diploma / GED -
Ramona High
East Los AngelesSkills
- EKGs
- Injections
- Venipuncture
- Vital signs
- Specimen collection
- Urinalysis
- Immunization administration
- Patient charting
- Clinical documentation
- EMR documentation
- Billing (ICD-9/ICD-10)
- Insurance verification
- Insurance authorizations
- Referrals
- Authorizations
- Care follow-up
- Patient flow coordination
- Patient coordination
- Practice Fusion
- Vision care assistance
- Telehealth coordination
- EClinicalWorks
- Practice Fusion
- Basic life support
- Specimen labeling
- Bilingual communication
- Customer service
- Patient education
- Immunization administration
- Records confidentiality
- Immunization administration
- Insurance authorizations
- Medical procedures
- Telehealth coordination
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- BLS Certification
- CPR & AED Certification
Timeline
Medical Assistant / Clinic Lead
Tri-State Community Health Center
08.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Modern Concepts
01.2024 - 05.2024
Medical Assistant
George Mutafyan, MD
01.2022 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant
Luis Hernandez, MD Clinic
05.2016 - 06.2016
Medical Assistant
Lifeline Community Clinic
01.2013 - 12.2019
Medical Assistant Externship
Clinica Humanitaria
06.2009 - 07.2009
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest College
High School Diploma / GED -
Ramona High