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. Expertly assist with office operations and physician support. Cheerful during each patient interaction to improve satisfaction ratings and patient retention.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant II
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
11.2019 - 08.2022
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Handled prescriptions and refills.
Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
Handled appropriate lab couriers to pick up collected lab specimens.
Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
Handled data entry with accuracy and thoroughness.
Communicate with providers to schedule urgent referral, transfer of care .
Create and close encounter appropriately.
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
Insight into Medical Laws and Ethics and Physiology.
Proficient in executing 12 lead EKG.
Proficient in orthostatic blood pressure and complete vital signs.
Proficient assisting Physician in simple treatments, tests, sterile procedures, Lumbar puncture, positioning and draping, orthopedic procedures.
Prepare Botox tray, nerve block procedure.
Proficient performing venipuncture draws and entry-level phlebotomy skills.
Assisting provider with phone calls to and from patients, pharmacies for Refill medication and clarify medication instructions in timely manner and appropriately.
Able to give patient instructions of simple procedures, tests, treatments per physician order.
Effectively multi tasking and prioritize urgent tasks .
Comprehensive knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Checking Inventories, expirations, replenishes medical supplies and materials.
Trained in CLIA waived testing, collection and processing: urine dipstick, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing.
Responsible to handle CSF specimens to lab.
Responsible for following up with lab tests, imaging studies, verifying provider orders.
Providing and arranging interpreter, sign language assistance.
Float to other departments : Respiratory, Pulmonary for clinical needs and coverage.
Followed principles of infection control and universal precaution .
Familiar with principles of asepsis.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2021
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Obtained biological specimens for CLIA waived tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Delivered individualized patient care by documenting observations, evaluating patient needs, and reporting abnormalities to supervisor.
Assisted with pre-op/post-op, admission and discharge in-patient units.
Assisted with oral suctioning, colostomy care.
Proficient in taking complete vital signs.
Proficient in providing personal cares by promoting good oral and personal hygiene, aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Proficient in 3 lead EKG for tele-patient and 12 lead EKG.
Experienced 1:1 sitter with medical restrain, difficult patient, custody patient, 51:50 patients
Collected catheter drainage.
Measured I/O.
Followed principles of infection control and universal precaution to reduce risks of patient infection and cross contamination.
Familiar with airborne, contact, droplet isolations.
Trained in all aspects of customer service, problem solving.
Trained in respond to emergency situations.
Familiar with C-I-Care, EMR, Epic.
Float to other units for nursing needs and coverage.
On Call Certified Nurse Assistant - Float
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford
04.2018 - 09.2019
Familiar with different patients’ conditions (floating to Stem cell transplant, PICU, CVICU, Comprehensive Care Unit, Maternity Unit…)
Familiar with and mainly taking care of patients from new born to 18 years old.
Familiar with airborne, contact, droplet isolations.
Assisted with oral suctioning.
Assisted in simple procedures.
Assisted patient with CPAP/BiPAP procedures.
Proficient in providing personal cares.
Proficient in taking vital signs.
Reported and watched for any abnormal signs and symptoms of patients.
Collected catheter drainage.
Measured I/O.
Followed principles of infection control and universal precaution.
Documented accurately .
Trained in all aspects of customer service, problem solving.