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Kimberly Garcia

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with 13 years 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 deadline-driven environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Optum
09.2019 - Current
  • Vitals, rooming, Lead MA 3, injections, Covid testing, EMR , triage, point of care testing, training
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.

Patient Care Specialist

Daniel Dieterichs Total Eye Care
02.2017 - 05.2019
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Checked patients in and out.
  • Set up appointments for cataract surgery.
  • Assisted patients in find the right eyewear for glasses.
  • Closing duties

Medical Assistant

Roland K Sanchez Md
01.2014 - 02.2017
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.

Medical Assistant

Valencia County Detention Center
04.2010 - 12.2012

Vitals, creating Doctor and Psych appointments, medication aid, wound care, phlebotomy, assessments, Charting

Education

Certified Medical Assistant -

Apollo College of Nursing
Albuquerque, NM

High School Diploma -

Belen High School
05.2006

Skills

  • Time management
  • Computer skills
  • Vital Signs
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • EMR Systems
  • Phlebotomy
  • Patient Care
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Office Administration
  • Triage
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Medical Scheduling
  • Insurance Verification
  • Clerical Experience
  • Medical Terminology
  • Certifications and Licenses
  • Remote Video Conferencing
  • Flu Vaccinations
  • Patient Documentation
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing

Certification

October 2020 to October 2022Certified Medical Assistant

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Optum
09.2019 - Current

Patient Care Specialist

Daniel Dieterichs Total Eye Care
02.2017 - 05.2019

Medical Assistant

Roland K Sanchez Md
01.2014 - 02.2017

Medical Assistant

Valencia County Detention Center
04.2010 - 12.2012

Certified Medical Assistant -

Apollo College of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Belen High School
Kimberly Garcia