Karla Ponce
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Providence Health & Services
Santa Monica, CA
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, Spirometry testing, Audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Performed venipunctures and capillary punctures on patients of all ages.
Medical Assistant
San Judas Medical Group
Los Angeles, CA
02.2015 - 02.2020
- Recorded patient vital signs, documenting information into medical charts.
- Performed lab tests, such as urinalysis, blood work and EKGs.
- translate when doctors need translation
Medical Assistant
holy Mary medical clinic
Los Angeles, CA
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Completed my externship hours and was hired after.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Prepared and collect laboratory specimens for analysis, blood draws and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Education
Medical Assisting
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA06-2013
High School Diploma -
West Adams Preparatory High School
Los Angeles, CA08-2012
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Scheduling
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care and irrigation
- Specimens collection and processing
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- help patient with laboratory bills
- administered vaccines and injections
- Proficiency in Epic
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Providence Health & Services
04.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
San Judas Medical Group
02.2015 - 02.2020
Medical Assistant
holy Mary medical clinic
06.2013 - 01.2015
Medical Assisting
American Career College
High School Diploma -
West Adams Preparatory High School
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