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Overview
Work History
Education
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Perla Lopez

San Leandro,CA

Summary

Highly motivated Medical Assistant committed to delivering high-quality patient care by collaborating with healthcare professionals. Enhances office operations by staying on top of patient needs. Able to adapt quickly, demonstrate an eye for detail, excellent organizational abilities, and time management.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Sutter Health
Castro Valley, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted pediatricians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
  • Recorded vital signs such as height, weight, blood pressure, head circumference, temperature, O2, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
  • Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
  • Documented patient information in medical charts in an accurately and timely manner.
  • Administered vaccines and immunizations according to protocols.
  • Prepared examination rooms with necessary instruments and supplies prior to patient visits.
  • Provided interpretation services when needed between English speaking physicians and Spanish speaking families.
  • Provided emotional support to children during exams or treatments.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment in the clinic area.

Medical Assistant Externship - Pediatrics

Sutter Health
Castro Valley
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed In-Basket tasks such as scheduling appointments, contacting patients while maintaining a professional and calm demeanor, faxing patient records, printing patient letters for mail out, and escalating patient concerns directly to LVN or MD
  • Attended to all needs and tasks in a fast-paced pediatrics department where patients vital signs were taken, and help was given with all aspects of patient care in a timely and orderly fashion
  • Communicated with patients in a straightforward and effective manner to confirm information, record medical history, and determine the reason for the appointment
  • Insured that all tools and examination rooms were clean and hygienic in order to maintain the organization's credibility.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.

Sales Floor Associate

Ross Stores Inc.
San Leandro
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, answering questions about products, and providing recommendations based on customer needs
  • Ensured proper merchandise presentation by maintaining a neat sales floor, organizing products, and stocking shelves
  • Routinely price checked merchandise, reticketed sale items and rotated seasonal items
  • Provided cashier support by assisting customers at check-out, processing transactions, and receiving payments.

Fresh Associate

Amazon Inc.
San Leandro
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Prepared customer orders by thoroughly reading their requests and packing them up
  • Ensured customers received products that met quality requirements
  • Loaded boxes into trucks for shipment and followed daily order requirements
  • Communicated directly with customers about product availability and provided item recommendations if needed.
  • Organized food storage areas to maximize capacity, minimize accidents and maintain proper product temperature requirements.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.

Education

Medical Assistant Program -

Unitek College
08.2023

Skills

  • Bilingual: English, Spanish
  • Patient Vitals
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Urinalysis
  • Ear Irrigation
  • Quality Control
  • Clear Communication
  • Exam Tray Preparation
  • Autoclaving
  • Medical Applications (EHR/EMR)
  • Empathetic
  • Attentive to detail
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical Records Management
  • Electronic Charting
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Administering Medications

Certification

  • 06/30/25, CPR Certified, American Heart Association
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate, Unitek College
  • OSHA and HIPAA Certificate, Unitek College

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

Theresa Plascencia, LVN - Colleague at SEBMF 

(415)370-8115

Yessica Montes - Instructor

(408)373-0020

Leslie Chavarin - Advisor

(510)804-8760

Timeline

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Sutter Health
09.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant Externship - Pediatrics

Sutter Health
07.2023 - 08.2023

Sales Floor Associate

Ross Stores Inc.
11.2022 - 03.2023

Fresh Associate

Amazon Inc.
04.2021 - 10.2021

Medical Assistant Program -

Unitek College
Perla Lopez