Kandy Camarena
Medical Assistant
Saint Helens,OR
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
MULTNOMAH COUNTY
07.2022 - Current
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients
- Performed clerical duties, including word processing, data entry, triaging patient calls, scheduling patients, and filing documents
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Instructed patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Placed orders for referrals and tests for providers
- Obtained insurance authorization for medications and procedures
- Follow company safety and health protocol to keep patients and employees safe
- Obtained records from patients
- Performed EKG
- Injection.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
THE OREGON CLINIC, P.C.
10.2016 - 09.2022
- Performed EKG
- Assisted in sterile procedures/routine procedures
- Obtained patient vitals pre- and post-surgery
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients
- Performed clerical duties, including word processing, data entry, triaging patient calls, scheduling patients, and filing documents
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Instructed patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Placed orders for referrals and tests for providers
- Obtained insurance authorization for medications and procedures
- Follow company safety and health protocol to keep patients and employees safe
- Obtained records from patients
- Insurance verification for medication and Botox
- Scheduling
- Front desk.
HOME HEALTH CNA
ADVENTIST PERSONAL CARE
04.2009 - 12.2019
- Assisted patients with completion of daily living tasks and rehabilitation
- Obtained and recorded vital signs
- Administered and recorded prescription medication under supervision of skilled nursing staff
- Provided transportation services to patients for appointments and other outside social activities
- Evaluated patient and provided daily reports
- Assisted with daily medical care such as wound care
- Hospice care
- Wound care.
Education
CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
EVEREST COLLEGE - PORTLAND, OR
Skills
HIPAA Compliance
Inventory and supply management
Medical Terminology
AAMA
Spanish speaking
Electronic Health Records
Vital Sign Monitoring
Medical Billing
Payment Collection
Patient Scheduling
Medical Records Management
Specimens collection and processing
Reliable team player
Timeline
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
MULTNOMAH COUNTY
07.2022 - Current
THE OREGON CLINIC, P.C.
10.2016 - 09.2022
HOME HEALTH CNA
ADVENTIST PERSONAL CARE
04.2009 - 12.2019
CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
EVEREST COLLEGE - PORTLAND, OR