Paulina Canela
Rowland Heights,CA
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
San Martin de Porres medical clinic
South Gate, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA11-2021
High School Diploma -
Vista High School
Lynwood, CA06-2018
Skills
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Vital signs monitoring
- Restocking lab supplies
- CPR
- Vital sign monitors
- Laboratory Specimen Collection
- Professionalism and Ethics
Timeline
Medical Assistant
San Martin de Porres medical clinic
02.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant -
Downey Adult School
High School Diploma -
Vista High School