Maria Alondra Escobar
Sutter Health
Martinez,CA
1
Language
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Motivated Bilingual Medical Assistant dedicated to delivering first-rate health experiences. Proficient in clinical and administrative duties including rooming patients,collecting medical histories, updating medical records, and preparing treatment rooms. Fluent in Spanish, able to bridge communication gaps for diverse population. Strong in clinical thinking,data entry and clinical judgment with ability to work independently with little supervision.
Work History
Medical Assistant
2 Years 9 Months- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Served as preceptor and suite chief, overseeing onboarding and daily suite operations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Facilitated prescription and refill submissions by communicating with pharmacies.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests to support timely patient care and maintain clinic operations.
- Documented histories and updates in electronic medical records with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinated patient intake, obtained vital signs, and prepared exam rooms for providers.
- Assisted with clinical procedures, specimen collection, and preparation of treatment supplies.
- Scheduled appointments, managed referrals, and supported smooth patient flow across care visits.
- Communicated instructions, answered patient questions, and reinforced care plans from providers.
- Trained new staff on clinic workflows, documentation standards, and patient service expectations.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Medical Assistant
2 Years 8 Months- Obtained client medical history, including medication, symptoms, and allergies to ensure accurate patient assessment.
- Provided care and support to COVID positive patients through medication administration, wellness assessments, and specimen collection.
- Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Provide patient education on virus and prevention of spread.
- Facilitated recovery for patients struggling with substance use disorders.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- 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 to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Arranged daily workflow to ensure timely specimen collection and processing..
- 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.
Medical Assistant Externship
1 Year 3 Months- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Rooming Patients.
- Bandaging patients.
- Cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments and packing them.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Being flexible for any need in the office.
Education
GED
High School Diploma
Skills
Medication Administration.
Electronic Charting
Epic Medical Record
EClinicalWorks
Updating Medical Records
Charting Expertise
Charting skills
Routine Laboratory Testing
Wound Care.
Operating EKG Equipment
HIPAA Compliance
Treatment Room Preparation
Critical Thinking.
Multitasking and Prioritization.
Medical terminology knowledge
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 - CurrentRead More
Medical Assistant
HealthRight360
04.2021 - 12.2023Read More
Medical Assistant Externship
Golden State Dermatology
03.2020 - 06.2021Read More
Alhambra Senior High School
High School Diploma
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Unitek College - Concord
GED
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