Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Pioneer Medical Group
Downey, CA
07.2003 - 10.2015
Greet patients
Handle chief complaints
Record vital signs
Administer injections ( Subcutaneous, Intramuscular )
Verify patient's medication record
Assist Doctor with various procedures such as: collecting endometrial biopsies, IUD insertion/removal, Pap smears, polyp removals, drain Bartholin cysts, measuring / inserting pessaries, and setting up for amniocentesis
Perform GBS swabs
Schedule surgeries within different hospitals and surgery centers
Submit authorizations upon Doctor's request
Renew medication
Schedule preoperative and postoperative appointments
Perform EKG'
Fill out AFP, T21 , and Harmony forms for blood panels
Perform CLIA testing
Remove staples
Transfer high risk care
Return patient phone calls
Translate (Spanish)
Cleaned and disinfected exam rooms and equipment according to facility policy
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Medical Assistant
UCLA Health
Santa Monica, CA
10.2015 - 10.2022
Support physicians and staff in the delivery of healthcare
Greet patients
Room in patients
Handle chief complaints
Take and record patients vital signs
Verify patients medication.
Blood draws
Assist patient when needed
Answer patient's calls
Renew medication
Assist to schedule follow up appointment when needed,
Give B12 injection
Set up for procedures such as Botox, EMG's, Trigger point injections
Clean and disinfect exam rooms
Order lab supplies
Do prior authorization for medications.
Hostess/Waitress
Ramada Hotel
Culver City , CA
07.1999 - 07.2003
Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
Presented food and beverages to guests at tables.
Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Developed strong and lasting resident relationships.
Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
Relayed orders and special requests to cooks.
Provided timely checks on guest needs and brought requests.
Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Brewed coffee and distributed to guests.
Medical Assistant
UCLA Health
Torrance, CA
10.2022 - Current
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Education
LVN -
California Career Institute
Hawthorne, CA
03-2035
Medical Assistant
Concord Career College
Garden Grove, CA
06.2003
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
Skills
Provide CICARE
Clean and concise communication with Doctors, co-workers, and patients/ families
Understands and adheres to medical procedures
Professional bedside manner
Understands mobility assistance needs
Willing to learn and undertake new responsibilities
Board Certified Hospitalist, Advent Health Ocala at Pioneer Medical Group FloridaBoard Certified Hospitalist, Advent Health Ocala at Pioneer Medical Group Florida