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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, CA
06.2005

High School Diploma -

City of Angels High School
Los Angeles, CA
06.2002

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
Joanna Silva