Guadalupe Nunez
LAKEWOOD,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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant II
The City Of Long Beach
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Performed Pulmonary Function Testing
- Collected Dot and Non-Dot Urine collections
Medical Assistant Front and Back Office
Family Health Center Of La Palma
09.2013 - 12.2017
- Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
- Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for medical staff.
- Protected patients and staff from infection risks by routinely cleaning and disinfecting common areas and patient rooms.
- Collected co-payments from patients for visits and completed daily cash deposits to secure funds.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including procedure room and sterilizing instruments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Medical Assistant Front and Back Office
Helene Saad MD
08.2005 - 09.2013
- Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
- Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for medical staff.
- Collected co-payments from patients for visits and completed daily cash deposits to secure funds.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Audited samples and refrigerated medications to verify freshness and remove any expired packages.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Bryman College
Gardena, CAHigh School Diploma -
Long Beach School For Adults
Long Beach, CA08.1996
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Scheduling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Centrifuge Operation
- Simple Dressings
Timeline
Medical Assistant II
The City Of Long Beach
01.2018 - 08.2023
Medical Assistant Front and Back Office
Family Health Center Of La Palma
09.2013 - 12.2017
Medical Assistant Front and Back Office
Helene Saad MD
08.2005 - 09.2013
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Bryman College
High School Diploma -
Long Beach School For Adults
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