Makayla Forgione
NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/Freelance Musician & Educator
Cypress,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with 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
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Medical Assistant Externship
Advanced Orthopedics and Surgery of Long Beach
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Facilitated care for 40+ patients per day in front and back office
- Administrative duties included using EHRs and Microsoft Office programs, completing insurance authorizations, appointment scheduling, chart preparation, phone calls, and misc patient relations
- Clinical experience included taking vitals, injection preparation, assisting in minor surgical procedures, and independently completing minor procedures such as cast removal, splint application/removal, suture/staple removal, and surgical wound care.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions
- Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support, and compassion
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs
Music Ministry Cantor
Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church
09.2022 - Current
- Perform in musical portions of Catholic masses, holidays, funerals, and weddings
- Established Soprano 2 section leader for Parish Choir
Private Music Teacher
Freelance, Surf City Music School LLC, My Music Match LLC, Sol Music Studios LLC, Self Expressed Voice LLC
09.2018 - Current
- Teach private voice, piano, guitar, and basic percussion lessons to students of all ages, with specialty in ages 3-10
- Prepare students for performances, auditions, and recitals
- Provide fundamental theory and vocal/instrument techniques
- Expose students to variety of musical styles and genres
- Manage social media, post content, and boost engagement for companies
- Developing curricula and contribute ideas to existing curricula.
Office Assistant/Receptionist
Bob Cole Conservatory of Music - California State University, Long Beach
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted Conservatory Director, Personnel Coordinator, and Administrative Support Coordinator with various administrative duties
- Answered phones, checked voicemails, returned calls
- Scheduled and managed room bookings for current courses and room reservations for faculty and staff
- Supervised and assigned key check-out for room reservations
- Assisted faculty and staff with technology issues
- Communicated and completed tasks using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word
- Served as liaison between students and administration.
Education
Medical Assisting Certificate - Clinical Medical Assisting
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA 02.2024 - 06.2024
Master of Music - Jazz Studies: Voice
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA 08.2021 - 05.2023
B.M. Studio Music And Jazz & Music Business - Jazz Voice
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida 08.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Patient confidentiality
Venipuncture
Specimen Collection
Anatomy knowledge
Clinical Documentation
Capillary puncture
Injection Administration
Electronic Health Records
HIPAA Compliance
Minor Surgical Assistance
EKG Monitoring
Timeline
Clinical Medical Assistant Externship
Advanced Orthopedics and Surgery of Long Beach
07.2024 - 09.2024
Medical Assisting Certificate - Clinical Medical Assisting
California State University - Long Beach
02.2024 - 06.2024
Music Ministry Cantor
Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church
09.2022 - Current
Office Assistant/Receptionist
Bob Cole Conservatory of Music - California State University, Long Beach
08.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Music - Jazz Studies: Voice
California State University - Long Beach
08.2021 - 05.2023
Private Music Teacher
Freelance, Surf City Music School LLC, My Music Match LLC, Sol Music Studios LLC, Self Expressed Voice LLC
09.2018 - Current
B.M. Studio Music And Jazz & Music Business - Jazz Voice
University of Miami
08.2017 - 05.2021
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