Sandra Sebastiani
Lawndale,CA
Summary
Adept Medical Assistant with a comprehensive background at PIH Health Hospital and Optum, specializing in patient preparation, minor surgical assistance, and bilingual communication. Excelled in sterilization techniques and inventory management, enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities and a proactive approach to patient care, significantly improving patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
PIH Health Hospital
Downey
11.2022 - Current
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Schedule surgeries.
- Process referrals
Medical Assistant
Optum
Redondo Beach, CA
06.2005 - 11.2023
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Assist doctor with minor surgeries and procedures.
- Autoclave instruments and maintain logs.
- Order supplies.
- Schedule outpatients surgeries.
- Obtain prior authorizations for surgeries, medications and MRI.
- Experience with Podiatry, Wound Care, Gynecology and Allergy departments.
- Venipuncture and injections.
- DME fitting,
- Translate documents and consents form
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Scroc
Torrance, CA04.2005
Medical Interpreter - Interpreter English-Spanish
Cultural Advantage
High School Diploma -
Miranda High School
MontevideoSkills
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Assist with minor surgeries and procedures
- Inventory and supply management
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Fluent in English-Spanish
- Proficiency autoclaving and maintaining logs
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Responsible for ordering and stocking supplies
- Specimens collection and processing
- Wound Care, Allergy and Gynecology experience
- DME fitting
- Surgery scheduler
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Process referrals
Education and Training
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Timeline
Medical Assistant
PIH Health Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Optum
06.2005 - 11.2023
Medical Assistant -
Scroc
Medical Interpreter - Interpreter English-Spanish
Cultural Advantage
High School Diploma -
Miranda High School
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