Dave Devera
San Jose,CA
Summary
Medical Assistant student expected to graduate by November 2023. 4+ years of professional experience in swim instruction, customer service, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Experienced in assisting with physical, pediatric, and eye exams; and taking medical histories, vital signs, and EKGs. Instrumental in maintaining medical records, managing medical billing and insurance authorizations, scheduling patient appointments and procedures, and conducting medical office finances. Possess thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, infection control, nutrition, medical ethics, cardiology, disease states, and minor in-office surgery procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Fremont Medical Group Inc
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Pantry Worker
Terry Fritas Commons
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Distribute vouchers to recipients to use toward food and resale shop products
- Collect and register personal information of food recipients to include name, contact information, household demographics, and occupation information
- Assist recipients with voucher interpretation to include type of food and allotted weight
- Load and unload distribution trucks at destination
- Maintain accurate log of in-stock food supply and restock shelves as inventory gets low
- Load completed boxes onto pallets prior to departure
Swim Instructor
Waterworks Aquatics
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Supervised swimming activities and ensured that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures were followed
- Administered first aid in the event of injury, rescue swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administered CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary; initiated aquatics emergency action plans as required
- Supervised and assisted in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment
- Conducted swimming aptitude tests for pool patrons identified as weak swimmers; enforced safety policies
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Earth Science & Anthropology
University of California
Santa Cruz12.2023
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) -
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
01.2023
Associate of Science in Biology -
De Anza College
01.2021
Skills
- Medical: Phlebotomy, EKG, Vital Signs Monitoring, Medication Mgmt, Patient Care, Clinical Assistance, Infection Control
- Soft Skills: Communication, Customer Service, Building Rapport, Problem-Solving, Organizational Skills, Teaching Skills, Swim Instruction
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Management
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Medical office administration
- First Aid
- Medical Records Management
- Electronic Medical Records
- Valid Ca driver's license
- Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Fremont Medical Group Inc
01.2024 - 02.2024
Pantry Worker
Terry Fritas Commons
09.2022 - 12.2023
Swim Instructor
Waterworks Aquatics
06.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Earth Science & Anthropology
University of California
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) -
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Associate of Science in Biology -
De Anza College
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