Karina Altamirano
Certified Medical Assistant
Rio Rico,AZ
Summary
Highly motivated Certified Medical Assistant with over 5 years of experience in Family Medicine. Reliable candidate obtaining administrative skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, being empathetic, good listener and the ability to handle conflict.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified-medical-assistant
Northwest Medical Center
Sahuarita, AZ
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Certified Medical Assistant
Mariposa Community Health Center
Patagonia, AZ
07.2017 - 02.2022
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZHigh School Diploma -
Rio Rico High School
Rio Rico, AZSkills
Electronic Health RecordsCoordinating Drug RefillsRoutine Laboratory TestingInjection AdministrationLab Specimens and CollectionsFamily MedicineElectronic ChartingBilingual
EMR / EHR
Assisting with physical exams
Adaptable
Efficient and reliable team player
Certification
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified-medical-assistant
Northwest Medical Center
03.2022 - 08.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Mariposa Community Health Center
07.2017 - 02.2022
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Pima Community College
High School Diploma -
Rio Rico High School