Paola Espinoza
Delano,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background over several years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Integrated Practice Management
Mcfarland, ca
12.2022 - Current
- Triaged patients to prioritize care based on urgency and need.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing necessary support.
- Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed medical history, and entered information for review by clinical staff.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions clearly.
- Coordinated patient schedules and appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
- Updated immunization records to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Managed employee schedules and coverage to maintain optimal staffing levels.
- Monitored supply inventory to maintain stock levels and prevent shortages.
- Coordinated meeting schedules to facilitate effective communication among teams.
Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Medical Group
Delano, ca
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Assisted doctor with minor office procedures, improving patient care outcomes.
- Prepared procedure rooms to maintain sterile environments for patient safety.
- Sterilized and packed medical instruments to uphold hygiene standards.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Refilled medications and coordinated with pharmacy to ensure timely access for patients.
- Scheduled surgeries and procedures in the operating room for optimal efficiency.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility to streamline billing and service delivery.
- Updated electronic medical records to ensure accurate patient information.
Medical Assistant
Delano Surgical Group
Delano, ca
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Assisted doctor with minor office procedures, improving patient care experience.
- Scheduled surgical procedures in operating room, streamlining workflow for enhanced efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of medical supplies.
- Prepared examination rooms for procedures, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Sterilized and packed medical instruments for safe use during procedures.
- Verified insurance eligibility to streamline billing and reduce delays.
- Refilled medications by coordinating with pharmacies for timely patient access.
- Updated patient electronic medical records to ensure accurate and timely information.
- Administered electrocardiograms to assess patients' heart health.
- Conducted urinalysis and blood work to support diagnostic processes.
- Performed basic clinical procedures under physician supervision.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Education
Phlebotomy License -
Phlebotomy Bakersfield college
Bakersfield, ca07-2022
Medical assistant certificate -
San Joaquin Valley College
Delano, ca06-2016
High School Diploma -
Delano Adult School
Delano, CA01-2013
Skills
- Bilingual communication
- EMR systems management
- Treatment room preparation
- Operating EKG equipment
- Vaccine administration
- Family medicine expertise
- Immunization performance
- Medical records updating
- Blood drawing techniques
- New hire training
- Employee scheduling
- Multitasking abilities
- Reliability and dependability
- Patient triage
- Electronic medical records
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Critical thinking
Personal Information
Title: Medical Assistant
Certification
Medical Assistant certificate, CPR certified, Phlebotomy license, Covid Vaccinated
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
Integrated Practice Management
12.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Medical Group
01.2019 - 04.2021
Medical Assistant
Delano Surgical Group
06.2016 - 01.2019
Phlebotomy License -
Phlebotomy Bakersfield college
Medical assistant certificate -
San Joaquin Valley College
High School Diploma -
Delano Adult School