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Patricia Mendoza

Fontana,CA

Summary

Accomplished Certified Medical Assistant with a proven track record at Optum, adept in bilingual communication and critical thinking. Excelled in streamlining operations and enhancing patient care, demonstrating adaptability and collaborative teamwork. Achieved notable improvements in office efficiency and patient satisfaction, leveraging fluency in English and Spanish. Great communication with everyone.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Optum
05.2008 - Current

• Conduct patient assessments, record vital's, review patient history and prepare patient's. charts for visits and examinations.

• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.

• Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.

• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

• Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information. Determine. purpose of visit and record medical history.

• Promoted office efficiency, coordinating. charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.

• Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decisions.

• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

• Conduct data entry, update records, communicate with patients in person and. over the phone.

• Bilingual translation.

Medical Assistant

San Bernardino Medical Group
09.2004 - 06.2007
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Customer Service Representative

    Citibank
    04.1999 - 08.2002
    • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
    • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
    • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
    • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
    • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
    • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
    • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
    • Contributed to sales growth by upselling products and services based on individual customer requirements.
    • Exceeded performance metrics consistently, earning recognition as a top performer within the team.
    • Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive service experience.
    • Led quarterly customer service meetings to review performance and set goals for improvement.
    • Collaborated with product team to communicate customer feedback, resulting in product enhancements.
    • Fostered positive customer service culture within team which led to higher customer satisfaction rates.
    • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
    • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
    • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
    • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
    • Conducted opening and closing accounts.
    • Translated/ Bilingual.

    Cashier Team Lead

    Continental Currency Services Inc.
    06.1993 - 04.1999
    • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
    • Customer service processing customers benefits.
    • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
    • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
    • Processed both cash and card purchases, wire transfers, DMV renewals and County benefits.
    • Updated and confirmed customers information.
    • Processed cashing checks and money orders.
    • Bilingual.

    Education

    Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant

    Summit Community College
    Cooley, CA
    09.2003

    High School Diploma -

    Fremont High School
    Los Angeles, CA
    06.1992

    Skills

    Language proficiency, fluent in English and Spanish

    Problem solving

    Critical thinking

    Adaptability

    Team collaborator

    Work well with co-workers and fast learner

    Timeline

    Certified Medical Assistant

    Optum
    05.2008 - Current

    Medical Assistant

    San Bernardino Medical Group
    09.2004 - 06.2007

    Customer Service Representative

    Citibank
    04.1999 - 08.2002

    Cashier Team Lead

    Continental Currency Services Inc.
    06.1993 - 04.1999

    Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant

    Summit Community College

    High School Diploma -

    Fremont High School
    Patricia Mendoza