Jodie Michelle Casillas
Summary
Highly skilled in analytical, communication, and teamwork. Track record of adapting quickly to new environments. Committed to contributing to team success and enhancing professional skills. Maintains a positive attitude and dedication to continuous learning. Known for being organized and dependable, excelling in managing multiple priorities with a proactive approach. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to ensure team objectives are met effectively.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-In Caregiver
Fred Purifoy and Geraldine Purifoy
Gardena, CA
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained a clean, safe living environment for clients by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items.
- Enhanced nutritional intake of clients by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Azhar Muttalib
Torrance, CA
09.2019 - 07.2024
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- 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.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Brian Borsook
Torrance, CA
06.2013 - 09.2019
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
Direct Care Staff
Open Arms
Inglewood, CA
05.2009 - 05.2013
- Patient Care of Developmentally Disabled children. Medication dispensing, g-tube feedings, daily client assessments, and charting.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and dignity of patients.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Medical Asst.
South Bay GI
Torrance, CA
08.1998 - 03.2009
- Pt. care, admitting, recovery, blood draws, EKG's, IV insertions, scheduling, ordering, patient education and management.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Medical Asst.
Medical Group of Women Physicians
Torrance, CA
03.1994 - 08.1998
- Patient Care, blood draws, vital signs, charting and injections.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Education
Medical Assisting - Medical Front/Back office
Bryman Career Institute
Gardena, CA09.1992
Diploma - General Studies
Hawthorne High School
Hawthorne, CA06.1990
Skills
- Organized
- EMR
- CPR
- Management
- Microsoft word
- Social skills
- Medication monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Housekeeping
- Confidentiality adherence
- Appointment management
- CPR certified
- ADL assistance
- Emergency response
- Medical appointments
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- EMR / EHR
- Medical office administration
References
Dr. Azhar Muttalib(310) 344-0987
Dr. Meena Oberoi (310) 463-7723
Timeline
Live-In Caregiver
Fred Purifoy and Geraldine Purifoy
07.2024 - 02.2025
Medical Assistant
Dr. Azhar Muttalib
09.2019 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Dr. Brian Borsook
06.2013 - 09.2019
Direct Care Staff
Open Arms
05.2009 - 05.2013
Medical Asst.
South Bay GI
08.1998 - 03.2009
Medical Asst.
Medical Group of Women Physicians
03.1994 - 08.1998
Medical Assisting - Medical Front/Back office
Bryman Career Institute
Diploma - General Studies
Hawthorne High School