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Silvia Saldana

Valley Center,CA

Summary

Compassionate Bilingual Medical Assistant (Spanish–English) with 5+ years of experience supporting providers in family medicine, urgent care, and vaccination clinics. Skilled in patient intake, vital signs, venipuncture, injections (subcutaneous, intramuscular), EHR documentation, and patient education. Proficient in maintaining exam rooms, collecting patient information, performing routine clinical tasks, and assisting with minor procedures while delivering efficient, high-quality patient care in fast-paced medical environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Neighborhood Health Care
Escondido, CA
05.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling for optimal clinic efficiency.
  • Assisted in patient intake procedures, ensuring accurate collection of medical histories and information.
  • Administered medications and provided injections under physician supervision, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and health management strategies, enhancing overall patient engagement.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Conduct EKGs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing (COVID-19, flu, strep, hemoglobin, A1c, glucose, IH UA ).
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.

Medical Administrative Assistant

Optum
Temecula
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • EHR charting (Myturn CAVAX)
  • High-Volume Data Entry
  • Patient Registration & Check-In
  • Insurance and Patient Information Verification
  • Medical Record Documentation
  • Scheduling and Appointment Coordination
  • Database Management (Vaccination Records)

Medical Assistant Intern

Scripps Green Hospital
La Jolla, CA
10.2020 - 11.2020

Podiatry

  • Facilitated patient communication via phone, fax, email, and in-person interactions to ensure efficient scheduling.
  • Managed appointment scheduling and addressed inquiries to enhance client communication.
  • Scheduled appointments to optimize team availability and enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Executed data collection and entry processes with precision and accuracy.
  • Assisted in organizing and maintaining filing systems for efficient document retrieval. Supported team members in managing paperwork and documentation processes. Contributed to the accuracy of records through diligent filing practices.
  • Assisted in preparing charts for presentations and reports. Supported team members in organizing data visually. Contributed to the development of clear and informative visual aids.

• Wound Care

• Maintained exam rooms clean and ready for patients

• Assisted Physician in minor procedures

Education

High School Diploma -

Valley Center High School
Valley Center, CA
06-2019

Medical Assisting

Pima Medical Institute
San Marcos, CA
02-2021

Skills

  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient care
  • Patient scheduling
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Medical terminology
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Medical records management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Basic life support
  • Verbal and written communication
  • HIPAA compliance

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Neighborhood Health Care
05.2021 - Current

Medical Administrative Assistant

Optum
03.2021 - 05.2021

Medical Assistant Intern

Scripps Green Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2020

High School Diploma -

Valley Center High School

Medical Assisting

Pima Medical Institute
Silvia Saldana