Esther Lopez
Coachella ,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with 10 years experience. 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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assisting
Borrego Health
08.2013 - Current
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- In-house hemoglobin A1c
- Hemoglobin checks
- Urine Dips
- Snellen
- Audiometric
- Vaccines
- Vaccine Coordinator
- EKG's
- Orthostatic Blood Pressure
- Wound clean
- Assist with staple, nail and suture removal
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared patients for X-rays.
- Lab / Phlebotomy Back up
- Translate for providers.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Clinical Supply Coordinator.
- Ortho Supply Inventory Coordinator.
- UDS Clinical Measures Lead
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Optometry Assistant
Borrego Health
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Administered optometric tests, including visual acuity, glaucoma screening and Keratometry, recorded results and communicated findings to doctor.
- Took medical histories and reported current concerns from patients prior to physical exam by optometrist.
- Greeted patients, prepared exam rooms and documented medical records to keep office running efficiently and effectively.
- Performed developmentally appropriate patient care for optometry patients aged 6 and over.
- Explained processes and operated equipment for Auto Refraction and Non Contact Pressure testing.
- Scheduled appointments, handled referrals and ordered supplies for optometric practice.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Gathered forms, copied insurance cards and Identification Cards to collect patient information
Education
Certificate - Optical Assistant
Ed2go
Temecula, CA07.2019
Cpt1 - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
National Healthcare Association
Palm Springs, CA07.2013
High School Diploma -
Coachella Valley Adult School
Coachella, CA06.2003
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- First Aid/CPR
- Excellent work ethic
- Compassion
- Phlebotomy
- Monitoring patient progress
- Medical office administration
- Customer Service
- Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Optometry Assistant
Borrego Health
08.2019 - 04.2021
Medical Assisting
Borrego Health
08.2013 - Current
Certificate - Optical Assistant
Ed2go
Cpt1 - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
National Healthcare Association
High School Diploma -
Coachella Valley Adult School
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