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SHABNAM GHARWAL

Pittsburg,CA

Summary

Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Lumiere MD Skin Care
Pleasanton, CA
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.

Clinical Medical Assistant Externship

Pacific Urology
Walnut Creek, CA
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Ensured all paperwork was completed accurately prior to submitting it for processing.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.

Education

Bachelor of Science - CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord, CA
02-2021

GED -

Loma Vista Adult Center
Concord, CA
04-2020

High School Diploma -

Makhfi Badakhshi
Afghanistan
01-2013

Skills

  • Treatment setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Medical terminology
  • Payment collection
  • Medication administration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Patient scheduling
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Healthcare procedures
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • Basic life support
  • Medical records management

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Lumiere MD Skin Care
09.2021 - 08.2022

Clinical Medical Assistant Externship

Pacific Urology
04.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

GED -

Loma Vista Adult Center

High School Diploma -

Makhfi Badakhshi
SHABNAM GHARWAL