Kimberly Arechiga
Chino,CA
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with experience at Pacific Dermatology Center, skilled in patient scheduling and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient experiences through compassionate care and effective communication. Proficient in EMA systems and maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring a safe and organized clinical environment. Committed to delivering high-quality patient-focused care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Pacific Dermatology Specialists
08.2020 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
Education
Medical Assistant
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA08.2018
Buena Park High School
Buena Park, CA05.2016
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Medical chart preparation and scribing using EMA
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct patient care
- Biopsy and excision set up
- Wound care and after care instructions
- Phone triage and patient communication
- Clinical documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Data entry
- Procedure assistance
- MOHS assistant
- Specimens collection and processing
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Sterilization techniques
- Professional bedside manner
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Pacific Dermatology Specialists
08.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Downey Adult School
Buena Park High School
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