Raquel Aramburo
La Maestra Community Health Centers
San Diego,CA
2
Languages
4
years of professional experience
Certified Medical Assistant with over two years of experience providing high-quality patient care in community health and outpatient clinic settings. Skilled in patient intake, vital signs, EHR documentation, injections, point-of-care testing, scheduling, and patient education. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Work History
Medical Assistant (MA)
3 Years 9 Months- Over 2 years of medical assistant experience.
- Experience with EHR documentation, patient care, triage, point-of-care testing, and patient education.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Recorded patient histories and allergy information in EHR, flagging contraindications for clinicians.
- Conducted point-of-care glucose and rapid strep tests, documented results, and notified providers immediately.
- Maintained inventory of exam supplies and placed orders to prevent stockouts during clinic hours.
- Completed room turnover checklist between visits, ensuring sterilization and readiness for the next patient.
- Updated electronic health records with vitals, medications, and visit notes using EHR system accurately.
- Prepared exam rooms and calibrated medical equipment before each clinic session to maintain care readiness.
- Conducted basic patient education on medication side effects and documented comprehension in chart.
- Coached non-English-speaking patients through post-visit wound care using translated materials and visuals.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments and coordinated referrals with community specialists to maintain continuity of care.
Medical Assistant
8 Months- Measured vital signs and triaged patients by acuity, improving patient flow to exam rooms.
- Prepared exam rooms, sterilized instruments, and restocked supplies between patients for quick turnover.
- Managed appointment schedules and confirmed insurance eligibility to reduce late cancellations and no-shows.
- Counseled patients on aftercare instructions and documented follow-up needs in the patient chart.
- Checked patient allergies and medication lists in EHR before injections, preventing adverse reactions.
- Maintained sterilization records and instrument logs that met clinic policies during monthly audits.
Education
Medical Assistant
Skills
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Patient Intake
Vital Signs
Point-of-Care Testing
Injections/Vaccines
Medication Reconciliation
Appointment Scheduling
Insurance Verification
Infection Control
HIPAA Compliance
Microsoft office
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Adaptability
Patient Advocacy
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Medical Assistant (MA)
La Maestra Community Health Centers
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
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10.2022 - 06.2023Read More
UEI
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