Kasandra Abarca
Granite Wellness Center
Yuba City,CA
2
Languages
5
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dependable healthcare professional with experience in behavioral health, mental health, substance use treatment, and medical assisting. Dedicated to providing respectful, patient-centered care while helping individuals achieve their recovery and health goals. Known for a strong work ethic, professionalism, reliability, and the ability to stay calm in fast-paced environments. Passionate about delivering quality care, working as part of a team, and making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Work History
Medical Assistant/Support Staff
1 Year 7 Months- Provide direct support to clients in medical detoxification and residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.
- Perform and document CIWA-Ar (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment) and COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale) assessments to monitor withdrawal symptoms.
- Monitor client health, vital signs, and withdrawal symptoms while collaborating with the medical team.
- Provide compassionate care and support to men, women, and children in behavioral health and healthcare settings.
- Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure client safety.
- Coordinate medical appointments, transportation and continuity of care.
- Connect clients with community resources and recovery services.
- Document client care and assessments in Kipu EMR while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Medical Assistant
2 Years- Delivered clinical support by assisting with patient exams, treatments, medications and diagnostic testing.
- Coordinated referrals, specialty care and communication with patients, pharmacies, insurance companies and healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and documented care accurately in the EMR system while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Pediatric Medical Assistant
1 Year- Provided compassionate care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced outpatient clinic.
- Obtained vital signs, performed screenings and point-of-care testing and administered immunizations.
- Assisted providers during patient visits while coordinating communication with families, pharmacies and insurance companies.
Medical Assistant
- Supported clinical and administrative support by assisting with patient care, preventive services, scheduling, care coordination and daily clinic operations.
Respite Care Provider
- Provided individualized support for children with developmental and behavioral needs by assisting with daily living skills, implementing care plans and fostering a safe, supportive environment.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
CIWA-Ar Assessments
COWS Assessments
Detoxification Care
Withdrawal Monitoring
Substance Use Disorder Treatment center
Vital Signs Monitoring
Medication Administration Support
Trauma-Informed Care
Bilingual
Care coordination
Client Advocacy
Crisis Intervention
De-escalation
Documentation
HIPAA Compliance
EMR Systems (Kipu)
Conflict Resolution
Patient care
Cultural Competency
Giving Vaccines
Scheduled appointments
Rooming and stalking supplies
Performing EKGs
Assisting with minor procedures
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Support Staff
Granite Wellness Center
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Medical Assistant
Sutter Health
01.2023 - 01.2025Read More
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Peach Tree Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Medical Assistant
Riverside Health Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2022Read More
Respite Care Provider
Pacific Home Care Services
01.2022 - 01.2022Read More
Abraham Lincoln
High School Diploma
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