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Sonia Rodriguez

Manteca,CA

Summary

Highly motivated bilingual and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
05.2019 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.

Nursing Assistant

Excell Health Care Center
03.2005 - 06.2020
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Medical Assisting

Carrington College
San Leandro, CA
07.2017

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Assistance

Nightingale
San Leandro, CA
12.2004

High School Diploma -

Fremont High School
Oakland, CA
06.2003

Skills

  • Medical Testing
  • Medical Charts and Records
  • Patient Intakes
  • Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Coverage Determination
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Collecting Medical Samples
  • Medical Coverage
  • Epic
  • Bilingual

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Medical Assistant

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
05.2019 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Excell Health Care Center
03.2005 - 06.2020

Associate Degree in Nursing - Medical Assisting

Carrington College

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Assistance

Nightingale

High School Diploma -

Fremont High School

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