Marie Telese
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Empathetic and patient-service focused Medical Assistant with 20 plus years of experience in delivering medical care to patients in clinics and doctors' offices. Accountable for supportive and restorative care under clinical supervision. Efficiency-oriented professional with expertise in clinical and clerical functions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant II
City Of Long Beach
04.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Certified Medical Assistant
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Injections
- Patient care
- Prescriptions
- Holter Monitors
- All back office duties
Medical Assistant II
Irene Malek, MD
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Medical Assistant Ll
Providence Healthcare
10.1999 - 11.2022
- I work as a Medical Assisiant ll and perform duties as assigned
- Vital signs, rooming patients, EKG, Phlebotomy, Injections, obtaining History on Patients, Correspondence, scheduling appointments, chaperone Physician when needed, Assisting Physician with procedures Pharmacy calls Insurance Verification & Pre certifications
- Provide clinical support for patient care delivery
- Clean, prepare and maintain examination rooms and treatment areas
- Measured vital signs, including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height
- Assist physicians and clinicians with examinations, procedures and vital signs monitoring.
Medical Assistant
Sameul K wirtschafter
04.1993 - 09.1999
- Performed all back office duties, Room Patients, Phlebotomy, Injections, assist in Sigmoidoscopy, front office duties scheduling appointments, Insurance Verifications, Pharmacy calls
- Provided clinical support for patient care delivery
- Cleaned, prepared and maintained examination rooms and treatment areas
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines to patients
- Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, procedures and vital signs monitoring.
Education
High School Diploma - General studies
San Pedro High school
San Pedro, CASkills
- Needs assessments
- Clinical operations
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient relations
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Data Entry
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable team player
- Procedure Assistance
- Electronic Health Records
- Electronic Medical Records
- Compassionate
- CPR
- Immunization Administration
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Procedures
- Laboratory Specimen Collection
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Appointment Setting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient Flow Management
- Sterilization techniques
- First Aid
- Medical supply inventory
- Equipment Sterilization
- Medical office administration
- Sterile technique
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Fluent in Italian
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient Relations
- Inventory and supply management
- OB/GYN procedures
- Simple dressings
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Inventory Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Valid CA driver's license
Accomplishments
Obtained my certification in Medical Assisting
Certification
SCROC
Timeline
Medical Assistant II
City Of Long Beach
04.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
02.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Assistant II
Irene Malek, MD
11.2022 - 02.2023
Medical Assistant Ll
Providence Healthcare
10.1999 - 11.2022
Medical Assistant
Sameul K wirtschafter
04.1993 - 09.1999
High School Diploma - General studies
San Pedro High school
SCROC
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