Nica Biscocho
Layton,UT
Summary
Medical Assistant looking to obtain a position in the healthcare field in order to utilize the skills and knowledge obtained through education and work experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
California Skin Institute
04.2023 - Current
- Checking in patients.
- Obtaining consent forms, gathering intake data through EMA, helping provider with biopsies and excisions.
- Assisting MOHS surgery.
- Calling path labs.
- Sending orders and updating medications.
Customer service representative
OPTUM
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Patient intake paperwork.
- Checking patient eligibility.
- Setting appointments.
- Scheduling follow up appointments.
- Data entry and maintaining referral files.
- Help patient set up chart portal.
- Send RX refills to MD.
- Contract
Medical Assistant
One health labs
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Put on and remove PPE.
- Ensure all necessary consent forms are filled out.
- Ensure all patients are registered with appropriate payer.
- Enter patient data In EMR.
- Perform all duties with HIPAA regulations.
- Completes pre visit planning.
- Conduct covid tests.
- Monitor inventory tests and supplies.
Medical Assistant
UCLA Health
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Greeting patients, taking medical histories, explaining treatments and procedures, preparing patients for examinations, assisting the physician During exams.
- Triage patients; (blood pressure, respirations, pulse, O2 Saturations, BMI)
- Verify patient information.
- Taking EKG's.
- Educate patient.
- Administer injections.
- Chaperone patients.
- Contract
Medical Assistant
Moreno Valley Family Health Center
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Welcome patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone.
- Triage patients; (blood pressure, respirations, pulse, O2 saturations, BMI)
- Verify patient information, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit.
- Maintain medical records.
- Prepare patients for the healthcare visit by directing or accompanying them to the exam room.
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
- Assisting the physician during exams.
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens.
- Performing basic laboratory tests; (urinalysis, STD testing, fecal test, blood draws).
- Taking electrocardiograms.
- Instructing patients about medication and special diet.
- Administer injections.
- COVID screening and testing.
Medical Assistant Coordinator
Illumination Foundation
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for ensuring the optimal facilitation of medical care for the homeless clients that are discharged from hospital or other agencies.
- Completing initial medical assessments of client upon arrival which includes; head to toe assessment, checking vitals, patient education, determining insurance status, medical follow up appointments with clients doctors.
- Input and update clients information and medical notes in KIPU EMR system.
- Conduct rounds every two hours by reminding clients of medication, assisting client with checking BSL, and assisting with minor wound care teaching if necessary.
- Ensure the success of a client's hospital discharge by confirming hospital instructions and checking medication.
- Promote health literacy by providing patient education with regards to medical, treatment management, diet, and personal healthcare procedures.
- Collaborate with medical coordinators and healthcare providers to ensure best patient outcome.
- Serve as an advocate for client to ensure best medical care is provided by linking clients to medical resources and Medicare or Medi-Cal as needed.
- Demonstrate compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Health Care Administration
CALRegional
Fairfield, CA08.2025
Graduate Certificate - Medical Assitant
Bright wood College
Riverside, CA09.2018
Bachelors - Medical Technology
Holy Angel University
Philippines03.2014
Skills
HIPAA compliance
Patient scheduling
Customer service
Medical terminology knowledge
Vital sign monitoring
EMR / EHR
Clinical documentation
Specimens collection and processing
Patient assessments
Medical procedures
Insurance verification
Maintaining confidentiality
Patient care coordination
Medical records management
Medical Specialties
- Family practice
- Chiropractor
- Pediatrics
- Internal medicine
- Covid testing
- Home health intake
- Dermatology
Personal Information
Title: Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
California Skin Institute
04.2023 - Current
Customer service representative
OPTUM
10.2022 - 04.2023
Medical Assistant
One health labs
10.2021 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant
UCLA Health
06.2021 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant
Moreno Valley Family Health Center
08.2020 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant Coordinator
Illumination Foundation
10.2019 - 07.2020
Graduate Certificate - Health Care Administration
CALRegional
Graduate Certificate - Medical Assitant
Bright wood College
Bachelors - Medical Technology
Holy Angel University