Jacob Sandoval
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at El Rio Health Center, excelling in patient assessment and education. Proven ability to coordinate resources and advocate for patients, enhancing care delivery. Certified in BLS, skilled in electronic health records, and committed to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and crisis intervention.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
El Rio Health Center
Tucson , AZ
04.2013 - 11.2023
- I started working with the Clinical Pharmacy Department, focusing mainly on diabetes education and treatment, and I was there for the better part of five years.
- While working under the scope of the clinical pharmacist, my duties included, but were not limited to, clinical tasks such as testing blood sugars, administering insulin and insulin alternatives as prescribed, monitoring the patient while in the office, greeting the patient, recording vitals, updating the medication list, and checking for the updated vaccine record.
- At times, I would conduct yearly foot exams, checking for signs of neuropathy, and monitor pre-existing foot ulcers and their progression.
- Working with adult patients from the local community to assist in their health care needs.
- I worked with PSPs in family practice for the next six years, seeing patients every 20 minutes.
- Administered vaccines, changed dressings, and provided wound care.
- recorded vitals and reason for visit.
- moved to the Behavioral Health Department working with Psychiatrists assisting with Psychiatric evaluations as well as the Medication Assisted Treatment program for opioid addiction treatment.
Medical Office Assistant
Codac Behavioral Healthcare
Tucson , AZ
10.2011 - 02.2013
- I worked with nurses in the methadone clinic, assisting with daily dosing and medication counts for controlled medications.
- Assist patients with locating resources for housing, food, and hygiene products.
- made specialty pharmacy runs for patients without transportation
- requested records from outside clinics
- advocated for patients in court regarding program progress
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Carrington College
09-2010
GED -
Catalina Mountain School
09-2001
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Customer service
- Resource coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Insurance authorizations
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
Affiliations
- outdoor activities
- healthy living
- long rides on my motorcycle
Education and Training
other,other
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Medical Assistant
El Rio Health Center
04.2013 - 11.2023
Medical Office Assistant
Codac Behavioral Healthcare
10.2011 - 02.2013
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Carrington College
GED -
Catalina Mountain School
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