Samantha Escalera
Pico Rivera,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Altamed PACE
2018.10 - Current
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Wound Care Assistant
Healthcare Partners
2014.07 - 2018.09
- Proactively participated in quality improvement initiatives related to wound care best practices within the facility.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through clear communication about treatment plans and progress updates regularly provided throughout their recovery process.
- Improved patient recovery rates by providing high-quality wound care treatment and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Performed daily dressing changes as needed with provider directions.
- Performed general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate proper functioning of nursing unit.
- Aided in streamlining inventory management processes for wound care supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Medical Assistant
Clinica Monsenor Oscar A. Romero
2011.09 - 2014.07
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Conducted community outreach events to promote wellness initiatives and expand access to healthcare services within the local area.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Platt College
Alhambra, CA09.2011
High School Diploma -
El Rancho High School
Pico Rivera, CA06.2007
Skills
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Medication Administration
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Terminology
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Case Management
- Sterile technique
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Centrifuge Operation
- Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Disneyland, Movie going, Traveling
I love going to Disneyland any chance I get. I am a big Disney fanatic.
I enjoy catching the latest movie at the theater while enjoying some fresh popcorn.
Traveling is new for me and I have been to six states so far with hopes to visit all 50 states.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Altamed PACE
2018.10 - Current
Wound Care Assistant
Healthcare Partners
2014.07 - 2018.09
Medical Assistant
Clinica Monsenor Oscar A. Romero
2011.09 - 2014.07
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Platt College
High School Diploma -
El Rancho High School
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