Highly motivated and dedicated Medical Assistant with 10+ years of experience in a clinical setting and providing quality patient care with aspiration to advance my medical career.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Technician
UCSF Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
05.2022 - Current
Responsible for application and removal of casts from patients
Assembles wooden, metal, plastic or plaster material to make orthopedic splints
Incumbents order supplies and maintain orthopedic instruments and equipment
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols
Lead Medical Assistant
UCSF Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
04.2019 - Current
Obtain patient medical history and vital signs to document in APEX/EPIC
Record and maintain daily temp log/AED and crash cart
Assisted and supported surgeon with minor procedure in clinic, such as; cyst/lipoma excision, fat grafting, blepharoplasty, skin tag removal, tissue expansion, dog ear revision, nevus removal, scar revision
Clinic representative for Joint Commission
Prepares sterile set up for each procedures
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross contamination
Monitored expiration dates of all supplies and medications
Utilizes Safe Patient Handling guidelines when lifting and transporting patients
Collected specimens for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic test
Ability to remove suture and staple and change wound dressings as required
Acts as chaperone as needed for medical providers
Works as an internal float for department as requested by manager
Assist with scheduling new patient appointments during downtime
Medical Assistant
UCSF Outpatient General Neurology
07.2012 - 04.2019
Assist with front desk registration and check in, patient verification, and room preparation for healthcare visit
Obtain patient medical history and vital signs to document in APEX/EPIC
Schedule new patient and follow-up appointments, mail out appointment information/reminders to patients
Manage patients for assigned physicians: upload EMG reports, participate in weekly meetings to discuss plan of care, call patients to inform them of instructions or messages
Fill out and submitting authorization, IVIG, Athena Diagnostic, FMLA, SSDI, short term disability paperwork
Upload various imaging CDs and any other clinical documentation mailed or faxed to assigned physicians
Record and maintain daily temp log/AED and crash cart required by management keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipts
Assist patient with medication refills and providing it to the right pharmacy
Sanitizing exam rooms and equipment daily, maintain safe and healthy environment by establishing and following standard procedures; complying with legal regulations
Create daily organization planning for the department, assigning providers room assignments daily
Complete required certifications; becoming proficient in clinic systems and procedures, and maintain currency in all policies, practices and procedures
Preparing equipment for patient procedures, such as botox and lumbar puncture
Attend daily staff huddle required by management
Medical Assistant
Biometrix Inc.
06.2012 - 07.2012
Managed telephone line for biopsy department
Facilitated participant recruitment for research studies and clinical trials
Assisted physicians during biopsy procedures and subsequent participant follow ups
Managed participant registration forms, protocols, and obtained relevant information necessary for research studies and clinical trials
Medical Assistant
Victorian Manor
01.2010 - 09.2010
Dispensed medications and discussed treatment plans with patients
Obtained vital signs and blood glucose values
Assessed patients waiting to be seen, answered telephone calls
Document or report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
Help patients with mobility restrictions to get out of bed, bathe, dress and groom
Provided for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary, ambulating, turning, and positioning patients, providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
Education
Medical Assistant Certification -
Everest College
San Francisco
07.2009
Skills
Patient Care
Procedure Assistance
Vitals Collection
Dressing changes
Cleanliness and organization
Patient Scheduling
Prior Authorization
Ordering medical supplies
Inventory management
Time management
Multitasking
Medical terminology
Documentation 60 WPM
Fluent in Tagalog
Timeline
Orthopedic Technician
UCSF Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
05.2022 - Current
Lead Medical Assistant
UCSF Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
04.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
UCSF Outpatient General Neurology
07.2012 - 04.2019
Medical Assistant
Biometrix Inc.
06.2012 - 07.2012
Medical Assistant
Victorian Manor
01.2010 - 09.2010
Medical Assistant Certification -
Everest College
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