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Selena Palencia Galindo

Pacoima,CA
Selena Palencia Galindo

Summary

Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background over several years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.

Compassionate healthcare professional with background in medical assistance, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical record keeping, and clinical procedures. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient experiences and seamless support to healthcare teams.

Focused professional motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering extensive background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing, and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.

Certified Medical Assistant with relevant experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Strong background in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health record systems. Showcased ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing environments or demands. Success noted in improving clinic workflow efficiency and contributing positively to team-focused environments.

Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.

Overview

1
year of professional experience

Work History

The Center For Fertility & Gynecology
Tarzana, California

Medical Assistant/Front Desk/Lab Assistant
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
  • Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
  • Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
  • Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
  • Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

UEI reseda
Reseda, California

Ambassador
01.2024 - 10.2024

Job overview

  • Greeted and welcomed international dignitaries to events, meetings and conferences.
  • Increased client sales and brand awareness by conducting meaningful training sessions and customer engagements.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and giving appropriate feedback.
  • Analyzed trends in consumer behavior to determine potential opportunities for growth.

Education

UEI College
Reseda, California

Uei Certificate from Medical Assistant
10-2024

University Overview

  • Participated in welcoming new students and helping them enroll and receive all electronics
  • Student ambassador
  • Perfect attendance
  • President honors roll

  • Honor Roll (Jan- October2024)
  • 3.5 GPA
  • Academic Achievements and Honors:
  • Ranked in Top 10% of class
  • Relevant Coursework and Training Programs: CPR
  • CPR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
  • INJECTIONS
  • BLOOD DRAW
  • CHARTING
  • BLOOD PRESSURE

Skills

  • Front desk
  • Back office
  • Lab assistance
  • Bilingual
  • Multitask

  • Patient-focused care
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Patient scheduling

Timeline

Medical Assistant/Front Desk/Lab Assistant
The Center For Fertility & Gynecology
08.2024 - Current
Ambassador
UEI reseda
01.2024 - 10.2024
UEI College
Uei Certificate from Medical Assistant
Selena Palencia Galindo