Elizabeth Gutierrez
Pacoima,CA
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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Southern California Medical Center
05.2017 - Current
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies.
- Collected histories, vitals, and current complaints via patient interviews.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as a compassionate intermediary during consultations.
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood
10.2004 - 10.2015
- Facilitated positive patient experiences by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing empathetic support throughout their surgical journey.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Managed the efficient flow of medical records by confirming accuracy, scanning documents into the EHR system, and securely storing physical copies.
Medical Assistant
Clinica Medica De La Mujer De Hoy
03.2003 - 03.2004
- Completed routine in-office laboratory tests such as checking patients' blood glucose or hemoglobin levels after basic finger sticks.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Education
Medical Assisting
United Education Institute
Van Nuys, CA01.2003
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Customer Service
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- CPR
- Immunization Administration
- Medical Procedures
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Fluent in Spanish
- Vital signs monitoring
- Reliable team player
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Southern California Medical Center
05.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood
10.2004 - 10.2015
Medical Assistant
Clinica Medica De La Mujer De Hoy
03.2003 - 03.2004
Medical Assisting
United Education Institute
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