Elisa Romero
Medical Assistant
Ripon,CA
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it. Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
Modesto, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Instructor
UEI College Santa Cruz
Stockton, CA
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to instruct students on the principles of mathematics, science and English.
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
- Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an effective teaching environment.
- Established rules for class management and discipline while implementing appropriate consequences for disruptive behavior.
Education
Medical Assistant
UEI College
Stockton, CA06.2019
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Flow Management
- Payment Collection
- Medical Terminology
- Indirect Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Entry
- Patient Scheduling
- Vital Sign Monitors
- Lab Equipment Calibration
- Patient Bathing
- Patient Assessments
- Conversant in Spanish
- Stocking Supplies
- Patient-Handling Equipment
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Patient Management
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Medical Terminology in English
- Fluent in Spanish
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Medical Records Management
- Preparing Specimens and Samples
- CPR
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Valid CA Driver's License
- Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
- Restocking Lab Supplies
- Compassionate
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution Abilities
- Quick Problem Solver
- Electronic Medical Records
- Able to Lift 100 Pounds
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Team Management and Supervision
- Vital Sign Monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Medical Assistant 2019
Affiliations
Spending time with family
Hiking
Excercising
Volunteering for Recovery Events
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
06.2021 - Current
Instructor
UEI College Santa Cruz
10.2020 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant
UEI College
- Medical Assistant 2019
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