DANITZA HERRERA
Van Nuys,CA.
Summary
CAREER OBJETIVE Medical Assistant looking for a position in a medical office setting, ready to perform administrative duties, and clinical tasks to provide care to patients and keep office operations running effectively Organized
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Back Office Medical Assistant
Angel Longevity Medical Center
Studio City, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Placed laboratory tests and scan results in EMR for provider review.
- Assisted office manager with tracking inventory and restocking examination rooms and stations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Front and Back Office Medical Assistant
Complete Care Health Center
Hollywood, CA
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Record patients medical history, vital signs.
- Performing injections IM SQ.
- Ensured cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of rooms and equipment.
- Assisted physician during physical examination.
- Scheduling and canceling appointments.
- Responsible for authorizations, referrals.
- Check eligibility.
- Medical records.
- EMR cureMD, Nextgen,
- Fax documents.
- Created new patient charts and scanned documentation before and after appointments into EHR system.
- Kept medical office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders and monitoring office equipment.
- Partnered with insurance company contacts to obtain authorizations related to performing medical procedures.
Back Office Medical Assistant
Burbank Urgent Care, UrgentMED
Burbank, CA
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Check in patients and escort to exam rooms.
- Take full vital signs and chief complaints.
- Prepare patients for physician and or exams.
- Performed phlebotomy, Covid 19 testing, urinalysis, strep throat testing.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduling appointments, collect co-payments and verified insurance.
- Filing charts with accuracy, scanning documents and faxing.
- Assist physician with procedures as needed.
- Assist with translation when needed.
Homecare Specialist
24Hr Homecare LLC
01.2015 - 04.2021
- Assist with activities of daily living.
- Monitoring Vital signs.
- Assist with range of motion.
- Drawing medication per doctor or nurse orders.
- Charting/Medical Terminology.
- Transfers with or without medical equipment.
- Provide wound care.
- Multi-Tasking under pressure.
- Team player and great communication skills, no limited to Doctors, Nurses, PT, and family members.
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Homecare
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Caregiver with multiple clients with different diagnosis no limited to:.
- DSM, ALZ, CVA, CVD, CP, cancer, post-surgery, and bed bound patients.
- Assist with activities of daily living.
- Drawing medication per doctor or nurse orders.
- Dietitian complying with medical instructions.
MGA Hospice, INC, Home Health Aid
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Assist with activities of daily living.
- Care and cleaning of foley catheters.
- Assist with shower, tub bath, or bed bath.
- Turning and repositioning bed bound patient.
- Perform vital signs and document.
- Skin care with observation for pressure areas and sores; knowledge of preventive measure.
Education
Red Cross: CPR / BLS Certified (04/ -
Red Cross
Sherman Oaks, CA05.2021
Diploma - Medical Assistant
American Career College
City Of Los Angeles, CA12.2020
Home Health Aid -
Saint Jude Nursing School
Pacoima09.2015
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Saint Jude Nursing School
Pacoima, CA09.2015
GED - undefined
East Valley Skills Center
04.2014
Skills
- Time Management
- Examination Preparation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Updating Medical Records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Records Management
- EMR / EHR
- Phlebotomy
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.
Coco Chanel
Timeline
Back Office Medical Assistant
Angel Longevity Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Front and Back Office Medical Assistant
Complete Care Health Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
Back Office Medical Assistant
Burbank Urgent Care, UrgentMED
12.2020 - 02.2021
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Homecare
10.2018 - 11.2019
MGA Hospice, INC, Home Health Aid
06.2016 - 05.2018
Homecare Specialist
24Hr Homecare LLC
01.2015 - 04.2021
Red Cross: CPR / BLS Certified (04/ -
Red Cross
Diploma - Medical Assistant
American Career College
Home Health Aid -
Saint Jude Nursing School
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Saint Jude Nursing School
GED - undefined
East Valley Skills Center
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