Mark Gaa
Cypress,USA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
UC Irvine Health cancer center
Orange County, CA
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Recorded and monitored patient vitals to ensure accurate health assessments, contributing to high-quality patient care
- Obtained blood draw samples, contributing to timely diagnostic testing
- Updated patient charts to maintain comprehensive and current medical records
- Streamlined patient information management by updating EMR system, improving accessibility and accuracy of medical records
- Assisted medical staff in delivering patient care at UCI Chao Cancer Center, enhancing overall patient experience
Medical Assistant
UCIrvine Medical Center
04.2016 - 09.2022
- Coordinated patient care plans with MD to ensure comprehensive treatment
- Partnered with RN on site to deliver comprehensive patient support
- Performed blood draws to support diagnostic and treatment processes
- Assisted with wound care, enhancing patient recovery outcomes
- Supported wound care management to promote effective patient recovery
- Documented and obtained patient vitals to support clinical decision-making
- Managed medication refills for patients to maintain uninterrupted care
- Processed medication refills for patients, ensuring continuity of care
Operation Specialist
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Supported mission readiness and operations aboard USS Mason DDG 87, ensuring operational effectiveness.
- Operated as radar technician to ensure accurate navigation and safety
- Organized logistics for operations to ensure seamless execution. for mission-critical operations, optimizing resource allocation to enhance mission success.
Education
Respiratory Therapy -
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA 02.2024 - 04.2025
Medical Assistant
Tidewater Tech-Trades
Virginia Beach, VA 08.2015 - 01.2016
Cypress College
Cypress, CAHigh School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
La Palma, CA 08.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
- Butterfly needle venipuncture
- Performed venipuncture and administered immunizations
- Specimen collection
- Obtaining Vital signs
- Rooming patients
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Patient service
- Medical documentation
- Documentation review
- Updated and maintained medical records, using EMR systems such as Quest, ECW, and Epic
- Familiar with Quest, Epic, and ECW EMR systems
- Point-of-care phlebotomy testing devices
- Appointment scheduling
- Adhered to clinic procedures and policies
- Oncology
- Microsoft Office
- Proficient in typing
- Updated and maintained Medical records, using EMR systems such as quest, ECW, and Epic
Certification
- Medical Assistant, 11/23, 11/26
- MA Certified
- Phlebotomy Certified
- EKG Certified
- CPR Certification, 10/24, 10/26
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 10/23, 10/26
- Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS Certification
- EKG Certification
- CCMA Certification
- Driver's License
- Basic First Aid certificate, Any valid issuer for CA
- PBT (ASCP)
- RMA
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer, BLS certified, Administrative skills., Taking medical histories., Explaining treatment procedures to patients., Preparing patients for examinations., Assisting the physician during examinations., Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens., Performing basic laboratory tests., Great Communication skills, Time management., Cleanliness and organization., Follows protocols., Great Attention to detail., Knowledge of basic medical procedures., Computer skills., Medication refills
Languages
- Tagalog, Fluent
- English, Bilingual
Military Service
e3, United States Navy, United States, 12/13, 07/15
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy -
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove
02.2024 - 04.2025
Medical Assistant
UC Irvine Health cancer center
09.2022 - 02.2024
Medical Assistant
UCIrvine Medical Center
04.2016 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant
Tidewater Tech-Trades
08.2015 - 01.2016
Operation Specialist
United States Navy
01.2013 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
08.2008 - 06.2012
Cypress College