Joshua Pineda
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant Extern
High Desert Medical Group
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Performed patient intake procedures such as taking vital signs, medical histories, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to physicians during exams by handing instruments, holding retractors, passing sutures and suctioning.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures including dressing changes and suture removals.
- Documented patient care services in the electronic health record.
- Ensured exam rooms were properly stocked with supplies and equipment necessary for patient care.
- Maintained cleanliness of all clinical areas according to hospital policy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols such as proper handwashing techniques and sterilization methods.
- Administered injections, immunizations, venipunctures and other treatments under direct supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and maintained records of test results.
- Followed HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential patient information.
- Maintained accurate filing systems for patient charts and records in accordance with departmental standards.
- Greeted visitors warmly upon arrival in the clinic or hospital setting.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Picker Packer
DM Produce
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
- Verified accuracy of picked items by comparing them against pick list.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies used in picking process.
- Stocked shelves with incoming merchandise as needed.
- Organized stock on shelves in an orderly fashion for efficient retrieval.
- Inspected and verified shipments for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Assisted in unloading delivery trucks when necessary using pallet jacks or hand carts.
- Weighed packages to ensure they met shipping weight requirements.
- Checked expiration dates on perishable items prior to packing them for shipment.
- Monitored stock levels of warehouse supplies such as boxes, packaging materials and labels.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA08-2024
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Palmdale, CA06-2024
Skills
- Routine Patient Testing
- Medical Charting
- Diagnostic Testing
- Wound Care
- Patient Documentation
- Prescription Ordering
- Cleaning And Sanitation Protocols
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Healthcare Procedures
- Patient Education
- Specimens Collection And Processing
- Patient Communication
- Room Restocking
- Treatment Setup
- Patient Preparation
- Medical Procedure Support
- Patient Data Collection
- Medication Administration
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Medical Documentation
- Hipaa Protocols
- Tray Setup
- Charting
- Privacy And Confidentiality
- Exam Room Preparation
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Aseptic Techniques
- Electronic Charting
- Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant Extern
High Desert Medical Group
01.2024 - 04.2024
Picker Packer
DM Produce
06.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Antelope Valley College
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