Maricela Sigala
Marina,CA
Summary
Compassionate medical assistant with expertise in HIPAA compliance, patient scheduling, and customer service. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive environment.
Highly motivated and committed 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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Administered patient care and maintained accurate medical records
- Managed scheduling for patient appointments, verifying insurance and checking patients in/out of visits.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Administered vaccines and medications.
- Re-filled patients medications and referring to specialists.
- Certified to translate from Spanish to English for the provider
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and adherence to medical advice.
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Monterey County Health Department
Salinas, CA
01.2012 - 10.2019
- Supervised daily operations of medical assistants to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient workflow.
- Led team meetings focused on problem-solving strategies, promoting a culture of continuous improvement among staff members.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability while minimizing waste through strategic procurement practices.
- Ordered and disposed of medications properly along with correct documentation.
- Reduced medication errors significantly with introduction of double-check system for prescriptions.
- Led by example in providing compassionate patient care, setting high standard for team.
- Worked with residents within Natividad Medical Hospital, from year one to three alongside of the attendees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University
CA08-2027
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- EMR / EHR
- Procedure assistance
- CPR
- Medical supply inventory
- Complex Problem-solving
- OB/GYN procedures
- Conflict resolution
- Fluent in Spanish
- Companionship and emotional support
- Wound care specialist
- Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
- Chronic disease management
- Emergency room procedures
- Adaptable
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant 2024-2026
- Certified Medical Translator in Spanish, Monterey County Health Department 2015-
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Monterey County Health Department
01.2012 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University