Melanie Gamez
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with background in medical assistance, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical record keeping, and clinical procedures. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient experiences and seamless support to healthcare teams. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Center For Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
Glendale , Arizona
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Supported physicians in patient care through taking vital signs
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Medical Assistant
Mountain Park Health Center
Phoenix, Arizona
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Medical Assistant
Affiliated Dermatology
Phoenix, AZ
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
Medical Assistant
Panda Medical Associates
Peoria, Arizona
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ04-2025
Medical Assisting
Carrington College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05-2015
Skills
- Patient Flow Management
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- CPR
- Instrument Sterilization
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control standards
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Clinical judgment
- Task Prioritization
- Basic nursing care
- Medical chart management
- Quality of care standards
- Cultural competence
- Patient Monitoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Bedside manner
Accomplishments
- Deans list
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Medical Assistant Certificate
- BLS/CPR Certificate
- Level 1 fingerprint clearance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Center For Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
08.2021 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant
Mountain Park Health Center
12.2019 - 08.2021
Medical Assistant
Affiliated Dermatology
08.2016 - 08.2019
Medical Assistant
Panda Medical Associates
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Medical Assistant Certificate
- BLS/CPR Certificate
- Level 1 fingerprint clearance
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Medical Assisting
Carrington College - Phoenix
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