Paola Huerta
San Ysidro,CA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional experienced in providing direct patient care and managing electronic health records. Skilled in laboratory specimen collection, effective communication, and maintaining HIPAA standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Family Health Center of San Diego
San Diego, California
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and treatment procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collected vital signs and documented patient information accurately.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their concerns and questions.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric.
- Processed prior authorization requests for various medical services and procedures.
- Administered vaccinations and collected laboratory samples accurately.
Home Health Aide
Coast Care Partners
San Diego, California
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Medical Assistant
Borrero Medical Group
San Diego, California
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Maintained sterile environments for sample collection and handling procedures.
- Managed patient records and ensured accurate documentation of procedures performed.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Updated and maintained electronic health records with accuracy and attention.
- Facilitated communication between patients and medical staff to ensure clarity.
- Answered phones promptly and responded to inquiries from patients or providers in a professional manner.
Education
License & Certification - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomist Training Specialist
San Diego, CA06-2024
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
San Diego, CA06-2022
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign monitoring
- Injection administration
- Blood collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Effective communication
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- EMR / EHR
- Laboratory specimen collection
- CPR
- Medical terminology in Spanish
- Insurance verification
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Family Health Center of San Diego
02.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Coast Care Partners
06.2023 - 11.2024
Medical Assistant
Borrero Medical Group
12.2022 - 02.2024
License & Certification - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomist Training Specialist
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College