Itza Solis
Mc Farland,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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
North Kern South Tulare Hospital District
02.2024 - Current
- Obtain client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Direct patients to exam rooms, field questions, and prepare for physician examinations.
- Perform medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitate seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Orient and train new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Complete EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Obtain and document patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Participate in community outreach events to promote wellness initiatives and expand access to healthcare services within the local area.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Aid in examinations by providing translation to patients.
Medical Assistant
Dermatology & Skin Cancer Of Bakersfield
05.2021 - 04.2023
- General office duties and clerical work, such as word processing, data entry, phone answering, and filing as well as keeping track of medical records.
- Scheduled new and existing patients' appointments.
- Assisted physicians with patient follow-up.
- Gathered histories and chief complaints through patient interviews.
- Management duties such as orienting and training new employees on proper procedures and policies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and increase cooperation.
- Preparing and administering medications.
- Called, faxed, or emailed prescriptions to pharmacies and insurances. Gathered accurate medical histories from patients, emphasizing key details.
- Aided in examinations by providing translation to patients.
- Handled prior authorizations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated with patients clearly and effectively to verify information, determine the purpose of their visit, and record their medical history
- Directed patients to exam rooms, answered questions, and helped providers prepare for exams.
- Ensured that lab specimens were collected by the proper lab courier.
- Trained new physicians on time management and procedures.
- Prepared Operating Room for procedures.
- First assistant for physicians during minor surgeries such as biopsies, excisions, MOH's surgeries.
- Prepped instruments and mayo stand following sterile procedures.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
Medical Assistant Extern
Hong Tu-HI MD
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently performing clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and administering injections.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical chart reviews to confirm accuracy and completeness.
- Communicated with patients and families to answer questions and provide reassurance.
- Scheduled appointments and tests to coordinate patient care.
- Prepared exam and treatment rooms for patient visits, availing all necessary supplies and equipment.
- Maintained clean and safe clinic environment to prevent injuries.
- Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance during examinations and treatments.
- Supported diagnostic procedures with accurate specimen collection, labeling, and documentation.
- Maintained a hygienic environment by diligently sterilizing instruments and disposing of biohazard waste according to established protocols.
- Aided in examinations by providing translation to patients.
Sales Associate
Christina's Fashion
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Organized displays and stocked shelves to draw customers' attention to specific items
- Stayed on top of emerging trends and provided helpful customer service to help with product selection
- Kept up with current promotions, exchange policies, payment policies, and security procedures
- Provided product and service information to customers
- Set up new merchandise with attractive displays and signage to encourage customer sales and move overstock items
- Helped on the front line (cashier).
Education
Diploma in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA04.2021
High School Diploma -
McFarland High School
McFarland, CA2018
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Patient Care /Customer Service
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Wound Care
- HIPAA Certification and Compliance
- OSHA Certification and Compliance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- EMR / EHR systems
- Antigen testing
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Telephone etiquette
- Medication administration
- Inventory management
- Communication skills
- Medical records
- Clerical experience
- Sales experience
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Medical Terminology
- Data Entry
- Immunization Administration
- Experience Administering Injections
- ICD-10
- Insurance Verification
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Sterilization techniques
- Adaptable
Timeline
Medical Assistant
North Kern South Tulare Hospital District
02.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Dermatology & Skin Cancer Of Bakersfield
05.2021 - 04.2023
Medical Assistant Extern
Hong Tu-HI MD
03.2021 - 04.2021
Sales Associate
Christina's Fashion
09.2019 - 11.2019
Diploma in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College
High School Diploma -
McFarland High School
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