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Lissa Sanabria

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Medical Assistant

Silicon Beach Medical Center
Playa Vista, CA
10.2020 - 09.2023
  • Assisted physicians in performing minor surgeries or procedures when needed.
  • Worked collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to provide optimal care for each patient.
  • Guided patients to a room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history, and entered information for physicians or other clinical staff to review.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Provided assistance to physicians with clinical tasks such as measuring vital signs and administering medications.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.

PACU Medical Assistant

Playa Advanced Surgery Center/California Laser Spine
Playa Vista, CA
10.2020 - 09.2023
  • Delivered post-treatment patient care
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy alongside a registered nurse.
  • Worked collaboratively with other healthcare team members to provide optimal care for each patient.
  • Assisted patients with registration, new patient paperwork, and check-out process.
  • Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission, and consent forms.
  • Assisted patients with obtaining advanced treatment by referring to specialists as indicated by physcian.

Medical Assistant

Torrance Memorial Cardiology Dept
Torrance, CA
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Worked in a high-volume cardiology office with multiple work duties.
  • Handling a high volume of incoming calls and maintaining active communication with multiple specialists.
  • Completed clinical duties such as EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in the office.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as vitals, weight, height, medication list, active allergies, and past medical history
  • Guide physicians to the indicated rooms and advise the physician of the patient's current chief complaint and any abnormal vitals.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Performed treatments according to physician orders.

Education

Vocational - Licensed Vocational Nurse

American Career College
Los Angeles, CA
09.2024

Medical Assistant -

UEI
Gardena, CA
09.2020

CPT1 - Phlebotomy License -

Harbor Career College
Los Angeles
08.2017

Skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • IV Therapy
  • Wound care
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Medication Administration
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emergency Response
  • EKG
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Medical Terminology
  • BLS Certified
  • EMR Experience
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Reliable
  • Attention to detail
  • Empathetic and compassionate

Certification

  • LVN License
  • CPT 1 - Phlebotomy License

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Torrance Memorial Cardiology Dept
10.2022 - 02.2023

Lead Medical Assistant

Silicon Beach Medical Center
10.2020 - 09.2023

PACU Medical Assistant

Playa Advanced Surgery Center/California Laser Spine
10.2020 - 09.2023

Vocational - Licensed Vocational Nurse

American Career College

Medical Assistant -

UEI

CPT1 - Phlebotomy License -

Harbor Career College

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