Denise Castillo
Sacramento,California
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment a experienced MA with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
O'Connor Medical Clinic
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Medical Assistant
SCVMC
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Medical Assistant
GardnerFHN
06.2000 - 10.2015
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LVN
UnitekCollege
San Jose, CA11.2016
High School Diploma -
UnitekCollege
San Jose, CA11.2016
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
CET
San Jose, CA02.2000
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- EMR / EHR
- Clinical Documentation
- CPR
- Immunization Administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Laboratory Specimen Collection
- OB/GYN procedures
- Fluent in [Languages]
- Inventory and supply management
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- LVN - Certificate (Only) not licensed
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
O'Connor Medical Clinic
05.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Assistant
SCVMC
10.2021 - 05.2022
Medical Assistant
GardnerFHN
06.2000 - 10.2015
Associate of Applied Science - LVN
UnitekCollege
High School Diploma -
UnitekCollege
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
CET
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