Josephine Cardoza
Culpeper,VA
Summary
Personable Medical Assistant bringing
25 years of hands-on experience balancing problematic administrative and clinical duties to achieve patient satisfaction. Offering thorough understanding of medical registration process and procedures to streamline client processing. Compassionate and respectful collaborator recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
UVA -UPG
Culpeper , VA
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Urologist
Urology Associates of Pedimont
Warrenton, VA
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Performed physical examinations of patients to diagnose and treat urological conditions side by side with provider
- Provided education to patients on how to manage their urological condition Per provider
- Worked along with provider assisted with all procedure
- Prostate Biopsy
- Vasectomy
- BCG Treatments
- Cystoscopy
- Trained by provider to do KUB
Registered Medical Assistant
Allergy Partners WNC
Asheville, NC
03.2012 - 03.2017
- Allergy Testing
- Polmonary Function Testing
- Food Testing
- Allergy injection
- Venom Testing
- PCN testing
- Triage patient
- provider instruction for patients on Allergy Testing
Registered Medical Assistant
Riverstone Medical
Blue Ridge, GA
08.2002 - 08.2012
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and medical history documentation.
- Prepared laboratory specimens
- Prepared vaccines and injections
- EKG performed
- Performed Breathe / Alcohol Testing
- Assisted with Surgical Procedure
Medical Assistant
UVA
Culpeper, VA
Education
Associate of Science - Degree Science
Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, GA11-2003
High School Diploma -
Stepping Stone High School
Tampa, FL12-2000
Technical Degree - Medical Assistant
American Register of Medical Assistance
Tampa, FL03-2000
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Medical Billing
- Phlebotomy
- Inventory Management
- Lab Equipment Operation
- CPR
- Customer Service
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Specimens collection and processing
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Patient skin and nail care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Stocking supplies
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Clinical Documentation
- Wound care specialist
- Clinical applications
- Catheter change and preparation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Restocking lab supplies
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Direct Patient Care
- Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
- Wound care and irrigation
- Compassionate
- OB/GYN procedures
- Electronic Medical Records
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
UVA -UPG
03.2021 - 03.2024
Urologist
Urology Associates of Pedimont
03.2017 - 03.2020
Registered Medical Assistant
Allergy Partners WNC
03.2012 - 03.2017
Registered Medical Assistant
Riverstone Medical
08.2002 - 08.2012
Medical Assistant
UVA
Associate of Science - Degree Science
Toccoa Falls College
High School Diploma -
Stepping Stone High School
Technical Degree - Medical Assistant
American Register of Medical Assistance
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