Joanna Silva
Torrance,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
UCLA Health System
02.2020 - Current
- Assist physician with FNA biopsies
- Download glucose meter readings including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors
- Process prior authorization for medications
- Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, perform poct testing including glucose level and hgb A1c
- Escort patients to exam room, obtain vital signs, medication and allergy history, perform venipuncture
Medical Assistant
Visiting Physicians Association
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Perform phlebotomy, ekg’s administer injections
- Prepare daily route and drive physician to scheduled home visits
- Collect and document vital signs, medication history and pertinent patient data
- Efficiently book appointments, answer phones and document messages
Technician-Specimen Processing
Ascension Via Christi-AMS Laboratory
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Obtained blood specimens from newborns and adults by performing venipunctures and capillary sticks
- Worked independently in draw station and main lab including specimen processing with 40-50 draws per day
- Managed inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies
Medical Assistant
Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Perform clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Help residents programming goals and increase their independence.
- Obtain information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies
Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist
UCLA Family Health
01.2012 - 04.2017
- Assist in research study, urine drug screens, maintain logs, inventory of clinic supplies, obtaining and shipping lab specimens
- Phlebotomy, inventory and ordering of lab supplies
- Assist with minor surgery procedures, set up exam rooms and instruments.
- Assist in physical exams for pediatric and adult patients, audiometry and visual exams
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Torrance, CA06.2005
High School Diploma -
City of Angels High School
Los Angeles, CA06.2002
Skills
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Outstanding Customer Service Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Expertise in Phlebotomy
- Ability to Work in Fast Paced Environment
- Efficient and reliable team player
Certification
- Medical Assistant Certificate, CAAHEP accredited
- Venipuncture, Injections and Skin Puncture Certification
- American Heart Association BLS
Timeline
Medical Assistant
UCLA Health System
02.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Visiting Physicians Association
06.2019 - 10.2019
Technician-Specimen Processing
Ascension Via Christi-AMS Laboratory
09.2018 - 04.2019
Medical Assistant
Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
04.2017 - 07.2018
Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist
UCLA Family Health
01.2012 - 04.2017
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
High School Diploma -
City of Angels High School
- Medical Assistant Certificate, CAAHEP accredited
- Venipuncture, Injections and Skin Puncture Certification
- American Heart Association BLS
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