Maria Escobar
Martinez,CA
Summary
Motivated Medical Assistant dedicated to delivering first-rate healthcare experiences to patients. Excel at administrative support, ability to multitask and prioritize workload with little or no supervision, able to work with different populations and accommodate to different work environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Sutter Health
San Francisco, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
Medical Assistant
HealthRight360
San Francisco, CA
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to COVID positive pts, by administering medication OTC as needed, wellness checks, collecting COVID specimens and sending them to lab.
- Provide patient education on virus and prevention of spread.
- Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Helped patients with substance use disorders
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 5+ times per day.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Cashier Team Lead
Taqueria Extra 2
10.2018 - 05.2023
- Performed store opening, closing and shift change actions, including completing accurate shift change logs, to keep operations efficient and current.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
- Supervised cashiers to boost customer service levels, check accurate balance for transactions, and promote smooth operations.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Educated employees on register use, merchandising, and customer service.
Medical Assistant Externship
Golden State Dermatology
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments and packing them.
- Rooming Patients.
- Bandaging patients.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Being flexible for any need in the office.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
Education
GED -
Unitek College - Concord
Concord, CA06.2020
High School Diploma -
Alhambra Senior High School
Martinez, CA06.2019
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Epic Medical Record
- EClinicalWorks
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Electronic Charting
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Charting Expertise
- HIPAA Compliance
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Updating Medical Records
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Multitasking and Prioritization
Certification
Medical assistant certificate
CPR/first AID
Blood Borne Pathogen certificate.
EKG certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Sutter Health
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
HealthRight360
04.2021 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant Externship
Golden State Dermatology
03.2020 - 06.2021
Cashier Team Lead
Taqueria Extra 2
10.2018 - 05.2023
GED -
Unitek College - Concord
High School Diploma -
Alhambra Senior High School