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Erika Paniagua
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Erika Paniagua

Medical assistant
Riverside,California

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Referral CoordinatorMedical Assistant Tier 2Mobile Medical Assistant Tier 2Medical AssistantPhlebotomist

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteOn-Site
Location: Riverside, California
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

50000/yr - 70000/yr

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Skills

  • CPR/BLS, First aide certified
  • NextGen/EMR Experience
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Sharps and Biohazard waste disposal
  • MS Office
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Phlebotomy Certified
  • Inventory and supply management
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Patient scheduling

Work History

Referral Coordinator

Community Health Systems Inc
Riverside, CA
06.2024 - 02.2026
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations when handling patient information.
  • Resolved conflicts between referring physicians and receiving providers.
  • Maintained accurate records of all referrals, including contact information and follow-up activities.
  • Coordinated with external agencies to ensure timely processing of referrals.
  • Answered questions and resolved concerns raised by both patients and specialists.
  • Created reports on referral activity and outcomes.
  • Scheduled patients according to availability, urgency and insurance authorization guidelines.
  • Prioritized referrals according to urgency and adhered to appropriate referral deadlines.

Medical Assistant Tier 2

Community Health Systems Inc
Riverside, CA
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Interview and engage with patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Schedule appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Relay messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests.
  • Identify patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
  • Prepar and package specimens for courier transport.
  • Collect specimen samples and transport to laboratory for processing.
  • Scan complete forms, identification and insurance cards, maintaining patient documents chart.
  • Administer rapid tests for COVID, strep, flu, pregnancy, and Urine dipsticks to help clinical staff assess conditions.
  • Administer Immunizations to all age groups

Mobile Medical Assistant Tier 2

Community Health Systems, Inc.
Riverside, CA
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Interview patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Label patient samples, double-checking information for accuracy.
  • Sanitize work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
  • Administer vaccines to patients of all ages
  • Administered rapid tests for COVID to help clinical staff assess conditions.
  • Dispose of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
  • Maintain inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Kept mobile unit stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.

Laboratory Technician

Community Health Systems, Inc
Moreno Valley, CA
12.2018 - 02.2022
  • Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and notified supervisor of low stock levels.
  • Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Labeled patient samples, double-checking information for accuracy.
  • Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.

Medical Assistant/ patient care coordinator

UC Riverside School Of Medicine
Riverside, CA
02.2026 - Current
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.

Medical Assistant

Community Health Systems, Inc.
Moreno Valley, CA
07.2016 - 02.2018
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Scanned documents into patients' chart accordingly.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Provided patients with patient plan summary plans.
  • Administered immunizations to all age groups.
  • Performed visual, hearing and hemoglobin tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
  • Assist in minor procedures
  • Performed in house testing such as urine dipsticks, pregnancy test, hemoglobin, glucose, and rapid flu.
  • Schedule scrubbing for upcoming week and scan incoming documentation
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.

Driver

O'Reilly's Auto Parts
Riverside, CA
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Checked vehicle after each shift for any damage and made sure it was properly cleaned and maintained.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
  • Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers to determine any discrepancies.
  • Demonstrated professional conduct with clients and families do deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Maintained optimal safety by adapting driving to match current traffic conditions and applying defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
  • Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
  • Planned optimal routes to minimize delays and maximize time efficiency.
  • Practiced safe and secure loading methods to avoid damaging goods.
  • Completed pre- and post-trip safety inspections to record and report any defects and malfunctions.

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT- 2/2027
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician- NHA -04/2028
  • BLS/CPR- 11/2028

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Riverside City College
Riverside, CA

Diploma - Medical Assistant

Kaplan College
Riverside, Ca
05.2015

Phlebotomy

AUMT Institute
Ontario, Ca
11.2014

Timeline

Medical Assistant/ patient care coordinator

UC Riverside School Of Medicine
02.2026 - Current

Referral Coordinator

Community Health Systems Inc
06.2024 - 02.2026

Medical Assistant Tier 2

Community Health Systems Inc
03.2023 - 06.2024

Mobile Medical Assistant Tier 2

Community Health Systems, Inc.
02.2022 - 03.2023

Laboratory Technician

Community Health Systems, Inc
12.2018 - 02.2022

Medical Assistant

Community Health Systems, Inc.
07.2016 - 02.2018

Driver

O'Reilly's Auto Parts
07.2015 - 07.2016

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Riverside City College

Diploma - Medical Assistant

Kaplan College

Phlebotomy

AUMT Institute

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

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