MARCELA GARCIA
Chula Vista,California
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering 17 years in direct patient care. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction by ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to practice standards And protocols. Skilled with technical and patient support. Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively to patients and staff.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Urgent Care Setting
San Diego, CA
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Experience in diverse high patient volume setting.
- EKG, ear lavage, snellen, audiometry, wound dressing, Procedure set up such as abscess, sutures,stitches, staples,women exam, circumcisions.
- Performed monthly inventory and medical supply counts.
- Roomed patients and discharge.
- Gave vaccines to patients.
- Answered and quickly redirect department calls as well as worked in the nursing pool including sending out certified letters to patients.
- Scheduled appointments.
- Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Experience in working in Covid testing tent.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory.
- Bilingual (Spanish) translated for medical providers.
Medical Assistant
Family Health Centers Of San Diego
Chula Vista, CA
08.2003 - Current
- Worked in Pediatrics but covered in other departments like Woman's Clinic and Adults from 2003-201
- Preceptor to pediatric medical assistants from 2016- 2019.
- Currently working in Urgent Care Department from 2019- present.
- Experience in diverse high volume setting.
- Roomed and Discharged patients.
- Took vital signs.
- EKG, ear lavage,snellen, audiometry, wound dressing, and vaccines.
- Procedure set up for abscess, suture, staples,women exams, circumcisions.
- Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Experience in working in Covid testing tent.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory.
- Answered and redirected calls to as well as worked in nursing pool including sending out certified letters to patients.
- Bilingual ( Spanish)
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista
08.2002
Career Ladders Preceptor Program
San Diego, CA01.2017
Skills
- EKG
- Vaccines
- Procedure set up
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- EHR (electronic health records
- Customer service
- MS Office
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Medical Terminology knowledge
- Experience with ear lavage, wound care, medication administration, procedure set up audiometry,snellen as directed by physician
- Proper Sterilization Technique
- Inventory, expiration lots, stocking supplies
- Patient scheduling and chart prep
- HIPPA compliance
Affiliations
Best Attitude with Patients Award in 2008 nominatEd by Dr. Zand/ Blue Cross of California.
References
References given upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Urgent Care Setting
11.2019 - 09.2020
Medical Assistant
Family Health Centers Of San Diego
08.2003 - Current
Medical Assistant -
Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista
Career Ladders Preceptor Program