Dianna Castaneda
Burleson,Texas
Summary
Patient-focused and compassionate Medical Assistant with Twenty years of experience in handling patients, administering medication, reviewing confidential reports, preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and providing quality patient experiences. Reliable professional with proven track record in creating positive rapport and cordial relations with patients, families, and staff members.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Worked as CMA in Specialty clinic adult Orthopedics on Hip and Knee replacement.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
Certified Medical Assistant
Tackl Health
Fort Worth, Tx
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Currently working as Contracting position, collecting covid 19 testing in Multiple
- Nursing facilities obtaining specimen on residents and staff as well
- I'm able to setup and organized efficiently as an individual
- Communicate with the Director of Nurses, to obtain demographic information on staff and residents
- Notified her how many specimens were collected for that day
- Prepared specimens for outside lab testing, as ordered by the physician and Staff administration.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Certified Medical Assistant
Oak Street Health Clinic
Fort Worth, TX
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, patient preparation, and vital sign collection.
- Administered injections and medications, dressed wounds, and collected lab specimens for testing.
- Provided strong patient service and supported positive patient-clinician relationships through respectful interactions.
Clinical Medical Assistant
All Medical Personnel
Irving, TX
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked with a solo Provider specializing in Urology with Baylor Scott & White
- Worked there as a assignment, through All Medical Personnel for the duration of fifteen weeks
- Prepared for physician examinations.
CMA
Medical Worx Staffing
Fort Worth, TX
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
CMA/ Clinical Patient Coordinator
Northside Community Health Clinic
Fort Worth, TX
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Scheduled patients based on availability, urgency, and insurance authorization guidelines.
- Handled up to 40 patient referrals each day through multi-line telephone system.
- Checked documents and linked records to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Ranked referrals by urgency and followed referral deadlines.
- Worked with team members to support agency goals and daily operations.
Certified Medical Assistant
MCNT
Bedford, TX
03.2010 - 08.2013
- Supported patients by explaining medications, procedures, and physician directions.
- Collected patient information during interviews, reviewed medical history, and confirmed visit purpose.
- Checked, recorded, and tracked vital signs for outpatient patients.
- Gave injections, immunizations, medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician direction.
- Kept examination rooms clean by restocking supplies and removing used materials properly.
Certified Medical Assistant
Cooks Children Physician Network
, TX
05.2005 - 07.2009
- Worked Orthopedic Clinic in Pediatrics, assisted with multi group of Providers
- Assisted with routine exams cast removals and modified per providers
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Certified Medical Assistant
Care Now
Fort Worth, TX
09.2000 - 04.2004
- Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history and entered information for physician or other clinical staff to review.
- Scheduled patients by collecting screening information or presented nurse with clinical information to triage urgent patient needs.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Certified Medical Assistant
DFW Kidney Care Clinic
Burleson, Texas
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Helped with front-desk check-in, vital sign collection, and rooming duties in fast-paced medical clinic.
- Gave patient instructions, follow-up steps, and care plan details in clear, simple language.
- Handled HIPAA-compliant records, referrals, and referral tracking to support clinic workflow.
- Prepared daily charts by entering and updating electronic health record data before patient visits.
- Checked patient demographics, insurance details, and medical histories for accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College
Fresno, Ca.01.1990
GED - Basic Studies
Kerman High School
Skills
- Detail-oriented and knowledgeable
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Patient assessment, Strong triage skills,
- Efficient EMR, Phlebotomy
- Proficient in Point of Care Patient relations, strong communication
- With my Bilingual skills
- Social Culture and Diversity
- Interaction with families
- Strong leadership skills with Integrity
- Medical terminology in Spanish
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
DFW Kidney Care Clinic
02.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
04.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Tackl Health
01.2021 - 04.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Oak Street Health Clinic
02.2020 - 09.2020
Clinical Medical Assistant
All Medical Personnel
10.2018 - 03.2020
CMA
Medical Worx Staffing
03.2017 - 08.2017
CMA/ Clinical Patient Coordinator
Northside Community Health Clinic
05.2013 - 02.2015
Certified Medical Assistant
MCNT
03.2010 - 08.2013
Certified Medical Assistant
Cooks Children Physician Network
05.2005 - 07.2009
Certified Medical Assistant
Care Now
09.2000 - 04.2004
GED - Basic Studies
Kerman High School
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College