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Jennifer Acosta

Summary

A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Medical Assistant position. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Good Samaritan Health Center Of Gwinnett
08.2023 - Current
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
  • Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
  • Contributed to clean and safe clinic environment by adhering to sanitation protocols.
  • Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
  • Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.
  • Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
  • Supported patient well-being, providing empathetic care and addressing concerns with sensitivity.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
  • Called patients regarding lab or imaging results
  • Conducted point-of-care testing such as A1c, glucose, hemoglobin, urinalysis and pregnancy test in office.

Medical Assistant Extern

SYMed LLC
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Prepared exam and treatment rooms for patient visits, availing all necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Obtained client's medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Collected histories, vitals, and current complaints via patient interviews.
  • Maintained exam rooms and lobby clean and disinfected.
  • Worked with E Medical Practice system for charting.
  • Scheduled appointments and called patients regarding prescriptions.
  • Kept exam rooms stocked with bandages, gloves, gauze, and gowns.
  • Measured patient spirometry.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patients presentation in office.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Communicated with patients and families to answer questions and provide reassurance.
  • Scheduled appointments and tests to coordinate patient care.
  • Maintained clean and safe clinic environment to prevent injuries.

Data Processor

Ezeta Accounting & Tax Services
05.2018 - 08.2023
  • Updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents such as financial statements.
  • Sorted financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted written checks and debits, and credits to journal entries.
  • Provided comprehensive accounting support to the company by managing functions like accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
  • Assisted clients when the secretary was not available.
  • Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.

CHOA Volunteer

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained rooms clean and stocked up with gowns, gloves, and more.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
  • Helped medical receptionists with stapling paper work and printing forms.
  • Maintained refrigerator stocked with snacks for patients.
  • Spent time with patients while their parents took a few minutes to breath.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Education

Diploma - Medical Assistant

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
05.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
05-2023

Skills

  • Exceptional organization
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Attention to detail
  • Patient Assessments such as taking vital signs
  • Compassionate, empathetic, patient and good bedside manner
  • Recording patient medical history; new and established patients
  • Administering injections
  • Use of EMR system
  • Perform Urine Analysis, EKG, Spirometry and point-of-care testing
  • Answer phone calls, schedule patients, Rx refill requests
  • Take manual blood pressure measurement

Certification

  • AHA: BLS for Adults, Children, and Infants, 2023
  • AHA: First Aid, 2023
  • Radiologic Technology, 2023
  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, 2023

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Good Samaritan Health Center Of Gwinnett
08.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant Extern

SYMed LLC
05.2023 - 06.2023

CHOA Volunteer

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite
08.2019 - 07.2020

Data Processor

Ezeta Accounting & Tax Services
05.2018 - 08.2023

Diploma - Medical Assistant

Gwinnett Technical College

Associate of Applied Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Gwinnett Technical College

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