Maria Avendano
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical assistant/Outreach Phlebotomist
Tristate community healthcare
East Los Angeles , CA
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Scheduled appointments and managed front desk operations effectively.
- Collected specimens for lab tests and ensured proper handling protocols were followed.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- 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.
Medical Assistant
Central City Community Health Center
Monterey Park, California
01.2019 - 10.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Medical Assistant
MedPro services
03.2015 - 06.2018
- The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed medical staff member and completing required clerical duties associated with the provision of care.
- Additionally, the Medical Assistant handles the intake of patients, vitals, documentation of past/present illness/history, chief complaint, medical labs, referrals, procedures, blood draw/injections, and relevant medical information.
- Maintains complete and accurate patient records, including entering data into the computer, ensuring proper documentation.
- Assists with patient flow including receiving/greeting patients; locating charts; checking/making appointments; answering the telephone; and referring patients to appropriate person;
- Follows daily/weekly/monthly assignments as directed by supervisor (Clinic Manager);
- Utilization of CAIR, and VFC and other systems as directed by supervisor;
- Assist with immunization inventory, ordering and reporting as directed by supervisor;
- Electronic lab ordering and processing lab test results per clinic policy;
- Assist in glucometer training for diabetic patients, as ordered by provider;
- Receives and treats all patients with the utmost respect and professionalism.
- Job Type: Full-time
Education
Garfield High School
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Appointment scheduling
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Specimen collection
Job Type
Full-time
Timeline
Medical assistant/Outreach Phlebotomist
Tristate community healthcare
11.2024 - 12.2025
Medical Assistant
Central City Community Health Center
01.2019 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
MedPro services
03.2015 - 06.2018
Garfield High School