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Karla Sotomayor

Concord,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with a 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 a deadline-driven environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant /Phlebotomy Technician

City & County Of San Francisco
04.2012 - Current
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.

Medical Assistant

Native American Health Center
01.2012 - 07.2012
  • Front office: schedule appointments, help with registrations and check in patients
  • Prepares exam rooms and patients for examination
  • Interviews patients (obtain medical history), measures vital signs and records it in the patients medical records
  • Assists providers with procedures and care of the patient
  • Gives treatments and performs routine laboratory tests (blood sugar, A1C, hemoglobin, urine dip test, pregnancy test) as well administrates injections specially vaccine for adults, children and infants
  • Performs blood draws and handles specimens correctly for transportation to the laboratory
  • Performs visual and hearing tests, EKG's
  • Responsible to maintains, and use properly all the equipment (centrifuge, autoclave, electrocardiography, blood pressure machine)
  • Responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking instruments
  • Orders and replenishes medical supplies needs for procedures and handles inventories
  • Provides the patients and families with the best care possible
  • Helps with translation (English-Spanish) between providers and patients to assists them with a better care.

Phlebotomy Extern

Kaiser Permanente
02.2011 - 03.2011
  • Performed 500+ venipunctures and skin punctures and provided samples to the laboratory for processing
  • Utilized standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification
  • Followed all safety procedures during phlebotomy work and maintained a clean and sanitized work space.

Director of Resident Care

Tiffany Court Assisting Living
07.2006 - 09.2010
  • Ensured the health of the residents by monitoring their daily progress, and followed up with physicians and reported the residents' condition, progress or declining health
  • Assessed the level of care needed for all new and current residents to ensure appropriate treatment plans
  • Planned monthly meetings with the residents' family members and updated them on their health condition
  • Supervised and provided monthly in-service training to the personal care employees and assured quality care
  • Created detailed weekly schedule for residents and caregivers using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Med-Tech Supervisor/Caregiver

Tiffany Court Assisting Living
09.2002 - 06.2006
  • Dispensed and poured prescriptions and over the counter medications to 50+ residents, including narcotics
  • Obtained vital signs (blood pressure, weight) and reported any changes in condition to their physician
  • Prepared resident files and wrote detailed notes about health condition, daily living activities, changes in prescription, as well as physician notes
  • Collected bowel and urine specimen from residents, and sent all specimen to the laboratory for processing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nightingale College
Ogden, UT
05.2023

Associate of Science -

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
12.2021

Certificate in Medical Assisting - undefined

Merritt College
2011

Skills

  • Proficient in
  • MAC/PC: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
  • Read, Write, and Speak in Spanish; Culturally Competent Medical Assistant
  • Case Management
  • Lab Equipment Operation
  • Specimen Collection
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • Direct Patient Care

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.

Affiliations

Dedicated healthcare professional with over 8 years of experience providing leadership and care to patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Utilize Spanish language skills and formal education (Medical Assisting, Administration, Medical Technician, and Basic Life Support) to ensure quality patient care. Licensed Phlebotomist. MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND PHLEBOTOMY SKILLS BLS Certified (CPR and AED) Intramuscular and Subcutaneous vaccinations Patient Vital Signs (TPBRP) Patient Education and Care Venipuncture / Finger Sticks with ETS, WIS, and syringe HIPPA, OSHA & JCAHO Compliant Transport/Process blood and non-blood specimens Intradermal TB, EKG, visual and hearing test Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology Collect and Record Patient Data

Certification

  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Full Professional

Timeline

Medical Assistant /Phlebotomy Technician

City & County Of San Francisco
04.2012 - Current

Medical Assistant

Native American Health Center
01.2012 - 07.2012

Phlebotomy Extern

Kaiser Permanente
02.2011 - 03.2011

Director of Resident Care

Tiffany Court Assisting Living
07.2006 - 09.2010

Med-Tech Supervisor/Caregiver

Tiffany Court Assisting Living
09.2002 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nightingale College

Associate of Science -

Diablo Valley College

Certificate in Medical Assisting - undefined

Merritt College

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