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SUSAN ETHRIDGE

Oceanside,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.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Medical Assistant

Matrix Provider - Naval hospital Ca
  • Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
  • Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
  • Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness and organization.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to accepted standards.

Received “Civilian Hard Charger” Award for outstanding patient care.

Registered Medical Assistant

Tri City Medical Center
Carlsbad, California
10.2023 - 06.2025
  • Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and medical history documentation.
  • Processed prescription refills in accordance with established protocols.
  • Managed daily data entry into electronic health record systems.
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
  • Monitored patient progress during hospital stays or extended care facilities visits.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.

Registered Medical Assistant

State of California Department of Corrections
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 06.2023
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.

Registered Medical Assistant

32ND Street Naval Station
San Diego, CA, CA
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.

Registered Medical Assistant

Naval Medical Center Balboa
SAN DIEGO, CA
06.2010 - 06.2014
  • I WAS AWARDED THE ADMIRAL'S AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PATIENT SERVICE IN FEBRUARY 2014.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.

Education

CERTIFICATION - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

VALLEY CAREER COLLEGE
El Cajon, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • CPR
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Preparing Specimens and Samples
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
  • Electronic Medical Records

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for outstanding customer service.
  • I was awarded the Admirals award for outstanding patient service in February 2014 at Balboa Naval Hospital.

Timeline

Registered Medical Assistant

Tri City Medical Center
10.2023 - 06.2025

Registered Medical Assistant

State of California Department of Corrections
09.2020 - 06.2023

Registered Medical Assistant

32ND Street Naval Station
09.2019 - 09.2020

Registered Medical Assistant

Naval Medical Center Balboa
06.2010 - 06.2014

CERTIFICATION - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

VALLEY CAREER COLLEGE

Registered Medical Assistant

Matrix Provider - Naval hospital Ca
SUSAN ETHRIDGE