Selina Palafox
Happy Valley
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Assistant
Fanno Creek Clinic, LLC
Portland
11.2023 - Current
- EMR
- Vitals
- Injections
- EKG
- Patients Interactions
Medical Assistant
NW Podiatrist Foot and Ankle
Vancouver
10.2018 - 11.2023
- Nail debridement
- Auto Clave
- Assisted doctor with in-office procedures such as matrixectomy and avulsions
- Obtained patient vitals
- Scheduled patient appointments
- Supported front desk operations by answering calls and greeting patients.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Medical Assistant
Oregon Breast Center
Lake Oswego
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Developed patient scheduling and detailed all tasks via Athena Network/Charting
- Obtained patient's vitals, performed patients labs draws, refilled medication
- Prepped rooms and patients and assisted in treating patients
- Helped document the patient's requirements
- Assisted the doctor with patient Surgeries
- Provided patients with information for pre-op and post-op care
Medical Assistant
MDSI Physicians Group
Portland
04.2010 - 08.2016
- Coordinated and administered all aspects of reception duties that contributed to the efficiency and productivity of the office
- Obtained patient's vitals and performed patient lab draws
- Prepared charts of patient's history and chief complaint
Medical Assistant
Dr Vu
Portland
10.2008 - 03.2009
- Filed charts away in alphabetical and numeric order
- Organized and filed documentation error-free
- Assisted in surgeries and provided patients with pre-op and post-op care
- Use and efficiency of Autoclave
- Obtained patient information to schedule patients
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Everest College
08.2009 - 03.2015
Skills
- Vital Signs
- SELF-STARTER
- Laboratory Experience
- MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
- Medical Imaging
- Computer Skills
- Medical Office Experience
- Athenahealth
- EMR Systems
- Medical Scheduling
- Office Administration
- Experience Administering Injections
- Patient Care
- Electronic medical records
- Injection administration
- EKG monitoring
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA regulations compliance
- Suture removal
- Simple dressings
- Ear irrigation
- First aid
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
Additional Information
Well versed in medical terminology, extremely organized, self-starter, great attention to detail, and works well with a team.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Fanno Creek Clinic, LLC
11.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
NW Podiatrist Foot and Ankle
10.2018 - 11.2023
Medical Assistant
Oregon Breast Center
06.2016 - 05.2018
Medical Assistant
MDSI Physicians Group
04.2010 - 08.2016
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Everest College
08.2009 - 03.2015
Medical Assistant
Dr Vu
10.2008 - 03.2009
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