KATAYON NIKBAKHT
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Skilled Medical Assistant specializing in EKG interpretation and patient care. Enhances operational efficiency through effective record management and adherence to health regulations. Delivers exceptional customer service and promotes teamwork to optimize patient experiences in fast-paced settings. CPR and AED certified, committed to upholding patient safety and care standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Sutter Health/ Cardiology
Roseville, California
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures, ensuring delivery of high-quality care.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, and other diagnostic tests per physician instructions.
- Managed patient records using Epic system, improving data accuracy and supporting effective patient care.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated specialist referrals, streamlining care pathways for timely treatment.
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, maintaining cleanliness and adequate supplies.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies, ensuring clinic operations ran smoothly and patients received necessary care.
- Submitted and refilled patients' prescriptions by contacting pharmacies.
- Assisted team members with daily responsibilities in a collaborative environment., fostering collaborative workflow.
Medical Assistant
Capital Foot and Ankle
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisting and supporting four doctors and surgeons in daily patient care such as; procedure tray set ups, scan custom made orthotics through an iPad, draw up injections, fit for CAM walker boot and night splint. Maintaining patient records through an EMR system (EPIC).
- Assisted doctors with daily office procedures, performing multiple medical activities with high proficiency to enhance patient care.
- Drawing medications for doctors to use for their patients in minor procedures, such as cortisone injections, local anesthetic for ingrown nail procedures and minor sterile procedures.
- Input patient chief complaints and concerns into patient charts, adding additional notes pertaining to their health issues and daily customer service.
- Efficient positioning for X-rays of multiple views of patients' feet for the doctors to review in their examination.
- Managed administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, providing patient care notes, assisting patients with work documents, and verifying insurance for surgery procedures and preoperative patients, ensuring smooth operations.
- Managed medical inventory and stocked supplies for patient care.
- Implementation of quality assurance and control program to guarantee proper compliance with the OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA regulations.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and patient care, improving onboarding process and team readiness.
Medical Assistant
Adult Neurology (Sutter)
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Took patient's vital signs and medical history, and performed injections, venipunctures, and tests according to organization guidelines.
- Monitoring patients' vital signs, test results, and related information for proper documentation while asserting strict confidentiality.
- Assisted healthcare team by streamlining office operations, enabling physician and staff to focus on optimal patient care.
- Handled various administrative duties, efficiently maintained medical records, and scheduled appointments to allow the physician to focus on patient care.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and exam rooms, enhancing organization's credibility and patient safety.
- Supported implementation of quality assurance and control program to ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA regulations.
Cosmetologist/Licensed Esthetician
JCPenney Salon
Citrus Heights, California
11.2021 - 01.2025
Cosmetologist/Esthetician
Private Salon
Citrus Heights, California
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided freelance cosmetology and esthetician services during the pandemic to support clients' wellness needs
Cosmetologist/Esthetician
Avada Salon
Fair Oaks, California
05.2018 - 01.2020
Cosmetologist
Esthetics by Jeanette
07.2014 - 05.2018
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
National Career Education
Sacramento, CA01-2022
BA - Psychology
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA01-1996
AA - General education, Psychology
American River College
Sacramento, CA01-1994
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- Venipuncture
- Electrode placement
- Administering injections
- Ancillary Testing
- Diagnostic imaging assistance
- ICD-9 & CPT Designations
- Prior Authorizations
- Insurance verification
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient education
- Microsoft Office
- EPIC charting
- Cardiac knowledge
- Skin care specialist
- CPR and AED Certified
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant, CCMA
- CPR & First Aid Training
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Sutter Health/ Cardiology
06.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Capital Foot and Ankle
02.2023 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant
Adult Neurology (Sutter)
08.2022 - 02.2023
Cosmetologist/Licensed Esthetician
JCPenney Salon
11.2021 - 01.2025
Cosmetologist/Esthetician
Private Salon
02.2020 - 11.2021
Cosmetologist/Esthetician
Avada Salon
05.2018 - 01.2020
Cosmetologist
Esthetics by Jeanette
07.2014 - 05.2018
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
National Career Education
BA - Psychology
Sacramento State University
AA - General education, Psychology
American River College