Nixi Sierra
South Gate
Summary
I desire the position of Senior Medical Assistant in a competitive healthcare facility where my strong abilities, knowledge, and experience in nursing functions will be employed in providing exceptional care to patients. Authorized to work in the US for any employer Personable Medical Assistant bringing several years of hands-on experience balancing problematic administrative and clinical duties to achieve patient satisfaction. Offering thorough understanding of medical registration process and procedures to streamline client processing. Compassionate and respectful collaborator recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Cedars Sinai OBGYN
Los Angeles
09.2020 - Current
- Clinical: Clinical/ Administrative Medical Assistant for a large Ob Gyn group.
Vital/ discharge patients, prep patients for appointments/ in clinic procedures.
Provide report and warm hand offs to providers.
Pend orders for providers ( medication, vaccines, imaging and labs)
Administer medication as well as drawing labs all within MA scope.
Support my team by helping with heavy pt flow, clean rooms and draw labs when needed.
Assist with clearing faxes, medication refill request, Prior authorizations.
Schedule nurse visits and help with check in when needed
Contact California Prenatal Screening Program for chart review/ results in a timely manner.
Assist with New hire training both LVNs/ Medical Assistants - Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
- NST/ AFI, prenatal timeline knowledge, AFP , Doppler tones, Colposcopy, EMB, Leeps, Polyp removal, Endosee ultrasound, IUD insertion/ removal ,punch Biopsy, I&D, Pap smears and assisted with VAS.
Medical Assistant
Brentview Medical Urgent Care
West Hollywood
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Administrative: Scheduling appointments, answering phones, performing general account billing, and maintaining the front desk area. Medical records coordinator, maintaining records, completing records request for subpoenas, and filing.
- Clinical: Interview patients, measure vitals, and record information on EMR. Prepare rooms for examination of patients. Assist with treatments ordered by physician. Perform injections, blood draws, ear lavage, EKG's, glucose tests, rapid tests, audiograms, and vision tests.
- Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment. Ordering and stocking supplies.
- Experience with Medi-care, PPO/HMO insurances/ Personal injuries with lien, Workers compensation, and Pre-employment physicals.
Medical Assistant
James E Saunders M.D
Lynwood
04.2014 - 12.2017
- Administrative: Scheduling appointments, answering phones, performing general account billing, and maintaining the front desk area. Maintaining records and filing.
- Clinical: Interview patients, measure vitals, and record information on EMR. Prepare rooms for examination of patients. Assist with treatments ordered by physician. Perform injections, blood draws, and ear lavage.
- Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment. Ordering and stocking supplies.
- Scribe: Accompanied physician during patient consultations and assist in recording patient history and physical exam findings into EMR. Document procedures completed and record diagnostic test results. Document all diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and discharge/follow up information.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
ELAC
Monterey Park, CA06-2026
Diploma - Medical
A-technical College
Los Angeles, CA02.2014
High School Diploma -
South Gate High School
South Gate, CA01.2013
Skills
- Excellent multi-tasker (11 years)
- Problem Solver (11 years)
- Punctual (11 years)
- Self starter (11 years)
- Vital Signs
- Injections/Venipunctures
- Receptionist: scheduling appointments, assisting with checking in patients, and answering phones
- Patient care
- Computer Skilled: Epic/EMR/Word/Powerpoint/Excel
- Medical Records
- Triage
- Bilingual - Fluent English and Spanish
- Pyxis knowledge
Knowledge in health insurance HMO/PPO - Prior authorizations/medication refills
- Urine analysis/ POCT collection, and assisting with chaperoning medical exams
References
- Audrey Moruzzi, MD, 360-791-4290, Cedars Sinai OBGYN
- Gloria Plancarte, Medical Assistant, 818-336-8869, Cedars Sinai OBGYN
- Lorena Velazquez, Medical Assistant Lead, 213-220-9962, Cedars Sinai OBGYN
- Gabriela Rosas, Medical Assistant Manager, 323-522-2222, Brentview Medical Urgent Care
- Daisy Argueta, LVN Lead, 562-606-4418
- Lisa Obasi MD, 310-967-432
- Mike, Little, Division Chief, 213-494-2900, Nonprofit Founder and Entrepreneur Dept.
Affiliations
Soccer player
Part-time nursing student
Accomplishments
- Soccer high school MVP defensive player and most committed.
- Perfect Attendance awards
- A-technical College Medical Assistant Ambassador
- Circle of Friends award at Cedars Sinai (Patient donated to hospital in my name)
- Standing ovations from patients
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- Medical Assitant
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Cedars Sinai OBGYN
09.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Brentview Medical Urgent Care
01.2018 - 09.2020
Medical Assistant
James E Saunders M.D
04.2014 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Nursing
ELAC
Diploma - Medical
A-technical College
High School Diploma -
South Gate High School