Desiree Llamas
Salinas,CA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in medical assistance, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Strong background in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health record systems. Showcased the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing environments or demands. Success was noted in improving clinic workflow efficiency, contributing positively to team-focused environments, ensuring optimal patient experiences, and providing seamless support to healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Monterey County Health Department
Salinas, CA
04.2017 - Current
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Medical Assistant
Monterey County Surgical Associates
Monterey, CA
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Barnard Dermatology
Monterey, CA
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Maintained accurate medical records including filing, retrieving, scanning, copying and faxing documents as requested by physicians or staff members.
- Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA04-2024
Medical Assistant -
Central Coast College
Salinas, CA12-2015
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Data entry
- Quality assurance
- Patient education and counseling
- Schedule coordination
- Clinical procedures
- Healthcare regulations
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Patient care coordination
- Electronic health records management
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Certification
- Medical Assistant Certified
- Community Health Worker Certified
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Monterey County Health Department
04.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant
Monterey County Surgical Associates
08.2016 - 03.2017
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Barnard Dermatology
05.2015 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hartnell College
Medical Assistant -
Central Coast College
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