Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Sonia Garcia

Salem,OR

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Willamette Valley Endocrinology
03.2020 - Current
  • Injection Administration, Prior Authorizations, Appointment scheduling, Patient communication, Internal referrals, Triage, Download of diabetic meters and insulin pumps.
  • Continuous glucose monitor placements
  • Document vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
  • Obtain client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Call and fax pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Sanitize, restock, and organize exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Assist with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.

Medical Assistant (Extern)

Silver Falls Dermatology
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Lidocaine injection, Procedure set up for biopsies, Prepare patients for blue light treatment.
  • Prior Authorizations.
  • Reporting pathology results to patients, uploading pictures of procedure sites into patient charts.
  • Accessioning biopsies, Applying ICD-10 code adequate to the patients visit as well as CPT codes for treatment received.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Prepared exam and treatment rooms for patient visits, availing all necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Sought feedback and guidance from supervisors to continuously improve performance.
  • Provided patient education to improve understanding and self-care.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Program Assistant

Garten Services
07.2016 - 02.2020
  • Medication administration.
  • Enteral feeding.
  • Helping adults with disabilities with hygiene and feeding support.
  • Positive behavior support, Assisted with participants on outings.
  • Provided transportation on small outings with participants
  • Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork.

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate -

Institute of Technology
03.2020

GED -

Downtown Learning Center
04.2011

Skills

  • Electronic Health Records
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Records Management
  • Specimens Collection and Processing
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Patient Documentation
  • Customer Service
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Direct Patient Care
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • EMR / EHR
  • Injection administration
  • Nationally certified (1097176)

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Willamette Valley Endocrinology
03.2020 - Current

Medical Assistant (Extern)

Silver Falls Dermatology
02.2020 - 03.2020

Program Assistant

Garten Services
07.2016 - 02.2020

Medical Assistant Certificate -

Institute of Technology

GED -

Downtown Learning Center
Sonia Garcia