Priscila Ortega
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Yuma County Public Health Department, in communicable disease case management and patient education. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I effectively collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and ensure compliance with public health protocols. Proficient in EMR systems, I prioritize compassionate service delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Yuma County Public Health Department
Yuma, AZ
04.2021 - Current
- Nursing Division Assignments:
- Communicable Disease Health Investigator: Investigate reportable infectious diseases in the community. Conduct case interviews, perform contact tracing, and ensure timely disease reporting to state and federal agencies. Educate patients and families on transmission, prevention, and treatment options.
- Family Planning Clinic – Medical Assistant: Assist providers in delivering reproductive health services, including exams, birth control counseling, and STD testing. Prepare and maintain patient records, ensure confidentiality, and provide compassionate care to diverse patient populations.
- Tuberculosis Control Clinic – Medical Assistant: Support TB prevention and treatment services by administering TB skin tests, assisting with chest X-rays, and sputum collection, and monitoring patients on long-term treatment regimens and follow-ups.
- Immunization Department – Medical Assistant: Provide immunizations for children and adults, maintaining accurate vaccine records. Educate patients about vaccine schedules, side effects, and importance of public health immunization programs. Maintain cold chain protocols and vaccine inventory.
Medical Assistant
Pinnacle Healthcare
Yuma, AZ
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Delivered clinical support in occupational health and workers' compensation environments.
- Conducted pre-employment physicals, drug tests, and vision screenings with efficiency.
- Assisted in injury assessments, coordinating follow-up care for workplace incidents.
- Performed wound care and provided on-call services for workers' compensation cases.
- Administered intramuscular treatments and injections as per physician directives.
- Executed onsite phlebotomy and specimen collection for laboratory testing.
- Participated in educational events to promote workplace health and safety.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure accurate documentation and continuity of care.
Education
Medical Assistant Training Program - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Border Health MOS Program
Yuma, AZ05-2018
Skills
- Patient care & education
- Communicable disease case management
- EMR/EHR systems
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Public health protocols
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Clinical procedure support
- Team collaboration
- CPR
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Yuma County Public Health Department
04.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Pinnacle Healthcare
08.2018 - 04.2021
Medical Assistant Training Program - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Border Health MOS Program
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