LILIANA MUNOZ APARICIO
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Medical Assistant at Petaluma Health Center with 3+ years experience. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and teamwork. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong focus on compliance and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Petaluma Health Center
03.2022 - Current
- Performed patient intake, including gathering detailed medical histories and vital signs.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Administer vaccines and accurately document into EHR.
- Perform routine screening procedures such as hearing and vision test and document findings.
- Perform various medical assistant procedures, including but not limited to; fingerstick for hemoglobin checks, ear washes, nebulizer treatments, urine dipsticks, specimen collection for throat and/or urine cultures, and wound cleaning, and PPD placement, INR, glucose, HCG, Hemoglobin A1C.
- Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding the release of confidential patient information.
- Worked interdependently with other professionals to provide quality health care to patients.
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
- Complied with personal protective equipment requirements to protect against exposure to infectious body fluids and other hazardous substances.
CMA Externship
Petaluma Health Center
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis
Home Health Aide
Home Helpers
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands
- Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications
Certified Nursing Assistant
Novato Healthcare Center
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
- Provided pre- and post-operative care to 8 patients per week
Certified Nursing Assistant
Santa Rosa Convalescent Hospital
01.2011 - 09.2014
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
Petaluma Adult School
Petaluma, CA10.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant - undefined
Vallejo Nursing School
Vallejo, CA10.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Casa Grande High School
Santa Rosa, CA06.2010
Completed coursework towards CMA - undefined
Petaluma Health Center
Petaluma, CAExternship for Medical Assistant - undefined
Petaluma Health Center
Petaluma, CA02.2022
Skills
- Electrocardiogram
- Phlebotomy/Venipuncture
- Collecting Specimens
- Medical Terminology
- Bilingual, English/Spanish
- Patient Scheduling
- Typing speed 40WPM
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Infection Control procedures
- Vital Signs Assessment
- Medical Billing and Coding Education
- HIPPA regulations
- Injections; IM,SQ,ID
- Patient Education
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Certification
- CPR & AED, 2027-06
- AMCA- Certified Medical Assistant 2024-11-27
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Petaluma Health Center
03.2022 - Current
CMA Externship
Petaluma Health Center
12.2021 - 02.2022
Home Health Aide
Home Helpers
01.2019 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Novato Healthcare Center
01.2014 - 02.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Santa Rosa Convalescent Hospital
01.2011 - 09.2014
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
Petaluma Adult School
Certified Nurse Assistant - undefined
Vallejo Nursing School
High School Diploma - undefined
Casa Grande High School
Completed coursework towards CMA - undefined
Petaluma Health Center
Externship for Medical Assistant - undefined
Petaluma Health Center
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