Karina Lopez
Dos Palos,CA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented medical professional with extensive experience at Emanuel Medical Center. Proven expertise in patient care coordination and electronic health records management. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and improving patient satisfaction through effective communication and professionalism. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and fostering a welcoming environment for patients and families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Secretary, Labor and Delivery
Emanuel Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Supported patient admissions and discharges to ensure smooth transitions within the labor and delivery unit.
- Managed scheduling of appointments and procedures, enhancing operational efficiency in patient care.
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient documentation, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Coordinated communication between medical staff, patients, and families to provide timely updates on care plans.
- Organized supplies and equipment for labor and delivery procedures, ensuring readiness for medical teams.
- Contributed to a welcoming environment for patients and families by addressing inquiries with professionalism and empathy.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently managing and organizing medical records, admission paperwork, and discharge documents.
Medical Assistant
Castle Family Health Centers
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems, maintaining data accuracy.
- Prepared examination rooms and medical instruments, promoting a safe environment for patients.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and collected specimens, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated referrals, improving patient access to healthcare services.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Medical Assistant
Merced Cancer Center
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA06.2024
Skills
- Professionalism and confidentiality
- Teamwork and cooperation
- HIPAA compliance
- Time management expertise
- Patient care coordination
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Electronic health records management
- Basic life support
- Scheduling appointments
- Customer service
Certification
CPR CERTIFIED
Timeline
Unit Secretary, Labor and Delivery
Emanuel Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Castle Family Health Centers
01.2016 - 06.2018
Medical Assistant
Merced Cancer Center
01.2014 - 06.2016
Certified Medical Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College
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