LORIE CERVANTES
Rialto,USA
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with 4 years of clinical and administrative experience in Women’s health, Occupational medicine, and Family care. Recently returned to the workforce after serving as a family caregiver. Skilled in patient care, vital signs, injections, assisting in lab procedures, scheduling, and supporting physicians in fast paced environments. Compassionate, reliable, and ready to contribute immediately. Motivated to join a medical organization where I can utilize my skills and grow professionally. Willing to relocate Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Caregiver
09.2019 - 10.2025
- Helped my grandfather and grandmother with daily activities, including dressing, grooming and medication reminders
- Assisted in giving medication
- Provided companionship - including assistance with walking, cleaning and meal preparation
- Contributed to a positive living environment to enhance my grandfather’s quality of life
- Tracked behaviors to keep team of doctors well informed
Medical Assistant
All Care Medical Group (FPA Women’s Health)
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Efficient handling of administrative duties such as answering phones, and maintaining medical records
- Efficiently scheduled patient appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
- Facilitated smooth patient check-ins by verifying demographic and insurance information.
- Outstanding knowledge in using computer, scanner, fax, printer, and telephone
- Administered health questionnaire, took and recorded vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, growth parameters (height, weight) to track patient health status accurately
- Ensured proper sterilization of equipment to maintain strict hygiene standards
- Performed basic lab procedures such as pregnancy test, STI testing
- Record, manage, and update patient information such as new medications and any known allergies and medical histories in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Assisted healthcare providers with various medical procedures in a professional manner
- Prep patients for exams such as Pap smears, LEEP procedures and other medical procedures
Medical Assistant (Front and back Office)
Central Occupational Medicine Providers (Workers Comp)
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Ensured the quality of patient care and maintained focus on all aspects of the office.
- Schedule and reschedule patients appointments Direct calls to medical office staff
- Provided administrative support to an office of 5 physicians
- Answer telephone and provide information regarding medical procedures
- Assisted the physicians with follow up diagnosis and procedures done in exam rooms
- Responsible for discharging patients, this involved explaining their medication instructions and follow-up appointments
- Prepared blood collecting equipment, draw blood, store and get them lab ready (Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp)
- Dressed wounds and administered medications according to the specifications of physicians
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of all exam rooms and equipment
- Prepped patients for exams and medical procedures
- Assisted in the Physical Therapy Department.
- Performed many procedures such as Suture Removal, Pulmonary function testing, Carpal tunnel testing, administering and reading TB skin testing, Drug and Alcohol testing.
- Basic physical exams (Includes Medical History Review, Medical Examination, Blood Pressure, Vitals, Vision, Urinalysis, and Audiogram)
- Explained any medications to patients
- Translated for Spanish speaking patients
Education
Diploma Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA04.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Eisenhower High School
Rialto, CA05.2012
Skills
- Clinical: Patient care, Scheduling appointments, Taking Patient's Vitals, EKGs, ICD9 and CPT Codes, Cast Removal, Suture Removal, Bandaging and Ambulation, Administration of Medication, Dispensing of Medication, Assisting with Examinations and Diagnostic Tests, Peak Flow Meter was also used (if needed) to measure how well air moved out of the patients lungs, Instrument Sterilization, Blood Draws, Vaccinations, injections, Carpal Tunnel Testing, Audiogram/Hearing Test, Physical Agility Test with Lift Testing, JAMAR (Grip Strength Measurement Using Special Equipment), Pulmonary Function Test w/ Respiratory OSHA Questionnaire, Mask Fit, Administering and reading TB skin test, Drug and Alcohol testing (Breath Alcohol testing ), Minor Office Procedures
- Administrative: Electronic Health Records, Nextgen, HIPAA, Medical Terminology, Manage and Maintain Patient Records, Patient Scheduling, Patient Education, Keyboarding Skills with an average of 45wpm, Medisoft Advanced Patient Accounting, medical records Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Caregiver
09.2019 - 10.2025
Medical Assistant
All Care Medical Group (FPA Women’s Health)
02.2016 - 07.2019
Medical Assistant (Front and back Office)
Central Occupational Medicine Providers (Workers Comp)
01.2015 - 01.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Eisenhower High School
Diploma Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Summary of Qualifications: Dedicated, diligent, responsible, goal oriented with good work ethics, reliable transportation, and customer service experience. Extremely efficient at multitasking and completing tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Have leadership qualities and motivated to learn new skills and always have room for improvement. Expresses an exceptional, kind, selfless attitude that puts others’ needs before her own. Was known for going above and beyond and quickly became known around the office for producing exceptional work ethic. Always reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations.