MARIA LUCCHESI
Office Clinical Assistant
Manteca,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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
San Joaquin County Hospital
French Camp, CA
04.2019 - Current
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing referral forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Triaged patients in-person and via telephone to help optimize clinical resources.
- Completed routine in-office laboratory tests such as checking patients' blood glucose or hemoglobin levels after basic finger sticks.
- Placed laboratory tests and scan results in EMR for provider review.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Medical Assistant
Athena Medical Clinic
Manteca, CA
02.2013 - 02.2018
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Autoclave/ Sterilization tools for procedures
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
Retail Sales Associate
KMART
Manteca, CA
12.2008 - 07.2011
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Trained new associates on cash register operations, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer.
- Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
- Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Supported loss prevention goals by monitoring shopper behavior.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Medical Assistant
Obgyn-care
MANTECA , CA
01.2008 - 11.2008
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Medical Assistant
WISHON WOMANS IMAGING
Fresno, CA
05.2003 - 03.2004
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Delivered charts to assigned areas of hospital by following established routing procedures.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Accurately pulled patient records for upcoming appointments and procedures, typically within [Number]-hour period.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
Education
Associate of Arts - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATIVE
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07.2016
DIPLOMA - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
ANDON COLLEGE
Stockton, CA08.2000
High School Diploma -
Oakland Technical High School
Oakland, CA06.1995
Skills
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Willingness to Learn
- Data Entry
- Standards Compliance
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Time Management
- Updating Medical Records
- Procedure Assistance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Decision Making
Timeline
Medical Assistant
San Joaquin County Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Athena Medical Clinic
02.2013 - 02.2018
Retail Sales Associate
KMART
12.2008 - 07.2011
Medical Assistant
Obgyn-care
01.2008 - 11.2008
Medical Assistant
WISHON WOMANS IMAGING
05.2003 - 03.2004
Associate of Arts - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATIVE
University of Phoenix
DIPLOMA - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
ANDON COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Oakland Technical High School
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