Maria Bernal
Visalia,CA
Summary
Driven Medical Assistant with proven expertise in inventory management and patient care. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and a compassionate approach, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction. Skilled in EMR/EHR and bilingual communication, significantly enhancing patient engagement and operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Visalia Family Practice
04.2011 - 07.2024
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Medical Assistant
Family Healthcare Network
05.2005 - 02.2011
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical
02.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
06.1990
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Phlebotomy
- Electronic Medical Records
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- CPR
- EMR / EHR
- Appointment Setting
- Equipment Sterilization
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Software
Have knowledge in using Eclinical Software
Timeline
Medical Assistant - Visalia Family Practice
04.2011 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant - Family Healthcare Network
05.2005 - 02.2011
San Joaquin Valley College - Medical Assistant, Medical
Reedley College - Associate of Science, Nursing
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