Stephanie Acevedo Vega
Stockton,CA
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.
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.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer specialist
Stockton, California
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted with patient intake and medical history documentation.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper equipment sanitization.
- Recorded vital signs and communicated patient information to physicians.
- Supported the clinical team in various dermatological procedures as needed.
- Handled insurance verification and facilitated billing processes for patients.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Processed payments from patients accurately using cash registers or computerized systems.
Education
Franklin Hight School
Stockton, CASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- EMR documentation
- Patient scheduling
- Medication administration
- Laboratory specimen handling
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Insurance verification
- Payment processing
- Appointment management
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Time management
- Workflow organization
- Medical terminology
- Medical billing and coding
- Payment collection
- Medical billing
- Treatment setup
- Problem-solving
- Schedule coordination
- Basic life support
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Injection administration
- HIPAA compliance
- HIPAA protocols
- Insurance confirmation
- Patient documentation
- Sterilization techniques
- Blood pressure measurement
- Medical records management
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Specimens collection and processing
- Multitasking and organization
- Vital sign monitoring
- Wound care
- Equipment sterilization
- First aid
- Patient skin and nail care
- Prescription refills
- Electronic medical records
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer specialist
09.2024 - 12.2024
Franklin Hight School