Natalia Inostrosa
East Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant 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 to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Redwood City, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Assisted in development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Maintained safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Medical Assistant
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
08.2022 - Current
- Proficient in obtaining patient medical history and vital signs (i.e., temperature, blood pressure, and pulse), promptly recording data in EHR and communicating patient concerns with physician
- Verify patient pharmacy information and refill prescription orders under approval of physician
- Successfully administer injectable vaccinations.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Medical Assistant
Gardner Packard Children's Heath
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Vitals, EHR, Room preparation, EKGs, UAs, Appointment scheduling, Covid and flu testing, Vaccinations, Orthostatic BP
Nanny
Ishwar Family
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Experience includes both live-in and day/weekend scenarios, as well as participation in extended family vacations in the U.S
- Accommodated last-minute schedule changes and adhered to parent guidelines and cultural mores governing the care, safety, education and enrichment of their children
- Assimilated into households with diverse traditions, routines and religious/dietary practices
- Ensured client privacy in handling confidential family matters
- Created safe environments for children in alignment with parent goals and expectations.
Education
Medical Assisting -
JobTrain
San Jose, CA06.2022
High School Diploma -
East Palo Alto Academy
East Palo Alto, CA06.2020
Skills
- EMR / EPIC
- Monitoring Patient Progress
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- CPR
- PH testing
- Lab equipment operation
- Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Vitals
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Sterilization techniques
- Direct Patient Care
- OB/GYN procedures
- Lab Equipment Operation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
08.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
08.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Gardner Packard Children's Heath
06.2022 - 07.2022
Nanny
Ishwar Family
08.2021 - 01.2022
Medical Assisting -
JobTrain
High School Diploma -
East Palo Alto Academy