Lidia Cardenas
Visalia,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with 5 years of experience in providing exceptional patient care in fast-paced healthcare environments. Proficient in clinical and administrative duties, including patient assessment, medication administration, EKG, and medical records management. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
InfiniteCare Women's Health/ infinite care aesthetics
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Prepared patient and area for procedures
- As directed, assist Provider on patient care examination and treatment procedures
- Patient Intake
- Obtained vital signs (pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature)
- Measured Height and Weighs patient
- Performed vision screening and Audiometry screening
- Obtained reason for visit to Health Center
- Obtained History (immunization, allergies, family, surgery, Obstetric/Gynecological)
- Obtained specimens using correct collection technique
- I.e
- Urine (clean catch), Capillary for glucose, hemoglobin, lead, HA1C, and Cholesterol
- Prepared Medical equipment necessary to administer immunizations and treat emergency reactions
- Administered immunizing agents and medications necessary in the event of an emergency reaction to such agents
- Identify and be responsive to health needs of clients
- When acting as a Scribe: Transcribed a history and physical exam, and document accurately the Provider's encounter with the patient and others present
- Listed all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the Provider
- Transcribed patient orders including laboratory & radiology tests, medications, etc
- Document any procedures performed by the provider
- Discharge of patients
- Asked patient if instructions are clear for return visit
- Checked encounter forms for all required signatures and information
- Assisted patient to check-out / appointment
- Daily Tasks: Opened exam rooms
- Checked/turned on the otoscope/ophthalmoscopes
- Checked pelvic equipment/instruments
- Checked that all appropriate supplies are available
- Cleaned exam tables and counter tops
- Checked and logged refrigerator temperatures
- Performed quality controls
- Maintained and entered information on computer system, as well as documentation in patient charts
- Adequately performed other routines and tasks as assigned.
Certified Medical Assistant
Aria Community Health Center
Porterville, CA
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Prepared patient and area for procedures
- As directed, assist Provider on patient care examination and treatment procedures
- Patient Intake
- Obtained vital signs (pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature)
- Measured Height and Weighs patient
- Performed vision screening and Audiometry screening
- Obtained reason for visit to Health Center
- Obtained History (immunization, allergies, family, surgery, Obstetric/Gynecological)
- Obtained specimens using correct collection technique
- I.e
- Urine (clean catch), Capillary for glucose, hemoglobin, lead, HA1C, and Cholesterol
- Prepared Medical equipment necessary to administer immunizations and treat emergency reactions
- Administered immunizing agents and medications necessary in the event of an emergency reaction to such agents
- Identify and be responsive to the health needs of clients
- When acting as a Scribe: Transcribed a history and physical exam, and document accurately the Provider's encounter with the patient and others present
- Listed all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the Provider
- Transcribed patient orders including laboratory & radiology tests, medications, etc
- Document any procedures performed by the provider
- Discharge of patients
- Asked patient if instructions are clear for return visit
- Checked encounter forms for all required signatures and information
- Assisted patient to check-out / appointment
- Daily Tasks: Opened exam rooms
- Checked/turned on the otoscope/ophthalmoscopes
- Checked pelvic equipment/instruments
- Checked that all appropriate supplies are available
- Cleaned exam tables and counter tops
- Checked and logged refrigerator temperatures
- Performed quality controls
- Maintained and entered information on computer system, as well as documentation in patient charts
- Adequately performed other routines and tasks as assigned.
Sales Manager
Cellular ave inc.
Porterville, CA
05.2011 - 06.2016
- Engage and greet customers that walk by the kiosk and approach the counter
- Use sales skills and technique to attain set goals and quotas for a variety of products
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
- Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
- Prepare sales slips or sales contracts
- Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, inventory transactions, and security practices
- Accurately and completely maintain records related to sales and make sure every item is well stocked
- Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise
- Accurately record all inventory and payment transactions.
Education
Certification - Medical Assisting
Milan Institute - Visalia
Visalia, CA01.2018
High School Diploma -
Lindsay Senior High School
Lindsay, CA06.2010
Skills
- Bilingual
- Microsoft office (5 years)
- Sales Management
- EMR Systems
- Experience Administering Injections
- Vital Signs
- Documentation Review
- Medical Scheduling
- ICD-10
- Laboratory Experience
- Patient Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Computer Skills
- Medical transcribe (6 years)
- Specimen collection / processing
- Medical terminology
- Communication skills
- Clinic
- HIPAA Compliance
- Specimens collection and processing
- Medical Terminology
- Inventory Management
- Medical Records Management
Certification
- NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, 02/21/2018-02/01/2026
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
InfiniteCare Women's Health/ infinite care aesthetics
01.2018 - 01.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Aria Community Health Center
01.2018 - 01.2022
Sales Manager
Cellular ave inc.
05.2011 - 06.2016
Certification - Medical Assisting
Milan Institute - Visalia
High School Diploma -
Lindsay Senior High School
- NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, 02/21/2018-02/01/2026
- CPR Certification
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