Norma Martinez
Bell Gardens,CA
Summary
Focused Medical Assistant motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering [10+]-year background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
In Home Health Care
Downey, CA
07.2017 - 08.2022
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Educated patients about chronic illnesses and recently diagnosed conditions.
Medical Assistant
Bell Gardens Family Medical Center
Bell Gardens , CA
08.2002 - 06.2017
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
Referral Coordinator
Bell Gardens Family Medical Center
Bell Gardens , CA
02.2000 - 10.2001
- Scheduled patients according to availability, urgency and insurance authorization guidelines.
- Reviewed referral details and expectations with providers and patients and requested new referrals when necessary.
- Answered questions and resolved concerns raised by both patients and specialists.
- Reviewed demographic, clinical and insurance information before sending to referred specialists.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant
UEI College
Huntington Park 05.2001
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
El Sereno 06.1990
Skills
- Proper Sterilization Technique's
- Administration of Vaccine's
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Appointment Scheduling
- Examination Preparation
- Procedure Assistance
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
In Home Health Care
07.2017 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
Bell Gardens Family Medical Center
08.2002 - 06.2017
Referral Coordinator
Bell Gardens Family Medical Center
02.2000 - 10.2001
Diploma - Medical Assistant
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School