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Karen Aparicio

Northridge,CA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant III

UCLA Health
Thousand Oaks, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Administered medications under physician's supervision.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Medical Assistant III

UCLA Health/FPG Float
Los Angeles, CA
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Traveled to all primary and specialty ambulatory clinics
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.

Phlebotomist Technician

Facey Medical Group/Providence Health & Services Valencia, Phlebotomist/Lab
Valencia, CA
06.2017 - 05.2021
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
  • Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.

Medical Assistant II/Front and Back Office Medical Assistant

Dr. Phillip Musikanth, Internal Medicine/HIV Speci
Los Angeles, CA
03.2013 - 05.2017
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Trained, coached and supervised team of medical assistants.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
  • Prior authorizations
  • Appointment scheduling for patients
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.

Medical Assistant

El Proyecto Del Barrio, Inc. / Family Practice, OB
Los Angeles, CA
01.2012 - 02.2013
  • Intake patient history and vital signs.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Appointment scheduling.
  • Prior Authorizations.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Educated patients with necessary information they require about treatments and medication on diabetes and hypertension.

Medical Assistant/Reproductive Health

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Van Nuys, CA
04.2009 - 10.2011
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
  • Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients; handling instruments and materials.
  • Authorized prescription refills.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.

Education

Phlebotomy Technician -

California Technical College
01.2013

Medical Assistant -

United Education Institute
01.2009

High School Diploma -

West Valley Occupational Center General Education
01.2008

Skills

  • Bilingual: English and Spanish
  • CPR Certified
  • EPIC system
  • NexGen
  • HEHR system
  • Clinical and administrative knowledge
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excel
  • Multitasking
  • Ability to prioritize task

Languages

  • Bilingual: English and Spanish

    • Timeline

    Medical Assistant III

    UCLA Health
    08.2023 - Current

    Medical Assistant III

    UCLA Health/FPG Float
    05.2021 - 08.2023

    Phlebotomist Technician

    Facey Medical Group/Providence Health & Services Valencia, Phlebotomist/Lab
    06.2017 - 05.2021

    Medical Assistant II/Front and Back Office Medical Assistant

    Dr. Phillip Musikanth, Internal Medicine/HIV Speci
    03.2013 - 05.2017

    Medical Assistant

    El Proyecto Del Barrio, Inc. / Family Practice, OB
    01.2012 - 02.2013

    Medical Assistant/Reproductive Health

    Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
    04.2009 - 10.2011

    Phlebotomy Technician -

    California Technical College

    Medical Assistant -

    United Education Institute

    High School Diploma -

    West Valley Occupational Center General Education

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