Samaria Avalos
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Aide
Greenfield Union School District GFUSD
Bakersfield, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Provide first aid and emergency care for minor injuries and illnesses.
- Administer prescribed medications under supervision.
- Monitor students with chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes).
- Record and report findings to the appropriate staff or parent.
- Maintain accurate student health records and immunization logs.
- Document visits to the health office and any care provided.
- Notify parents/guardians of student health concerns or emergencies.
- Coordinate with school nurses, counselors, and teachers.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Planz Elementary School
Bakersfield, California
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted students with disabilities in completing daily activities and assignments.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special education needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure the best educational experience for each student.
- Supervised classrooms of special education students during lunch and recess periods.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques when working with challenging behaviors.
Medical Receptionist
Kern Medical LLC
Bakersfield, CA
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Conducted patient scheduling, registration, data entry and updated health records
- Managed medical supplies, equipment inventory and created purchase orders
- Surgery Coordinator: Responsibilities include coordinating surgical procedures with multiple hospitals and surgery centers, scheduling and obtaining pre-operative testing, writing and communicating surgery orders, and collecting necessary documentation for surgeries
- Completing coding using CPT and ICD-10 codes.
Pharmacy Clerk Rx
CVS Pharmacy
Bakersfield, CA
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Experienced pharmacy clerk that performs clerical duties, maintains records, stocks shelves and provides customer service handling queries about prescriptions and insurance.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bakersfield Community College
Bakersfield, CAMedical Assistant Program
Career Technical Education Center
Bakersfield, CA05.2023
Arvin High School
Arvin, CA05.2015
Skills
- Vital Signs/Data Entry/Charting
- Sterile Technique
- Ethics and Confidentiality
- Assisting Physician
- Infection Control
- Physical Check Up
- Immunizations/ Injections
- Communication Skills
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Assisting in diagnostic testing
- First-aid and CPR
- Data Collection
Education and Training
Currently enrolled at Bakersfield College to obtain my Associates degree. Trained as a medical assistant.
Activities Awards
- HIPPA Compliance Training
- American Heart Association BLS Provider Certificate
- Completion Medical Assistant Career Technical Education Center
- Typing certifícate 08/25/2023: 43 WPM 5 minutes
Certification
Medical Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Health Aide
Greenfield Union School District GFUSD
08.2024 - Current
SpEd Paraprofessional
Planz Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Medical Receptionist
Kern Medical LLC
05.2019 - 12.2022
Pharmacy Clerk Rx
CVS Pharmacy
02.2018 - 04.2019
Medical Assistant Program
Career Technical Education Center
Arvin High School
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bakersfield Community College