Teresa Arteaga
North Hills,CA
Summary
OVERVIEW & GOAL: Completion as a Certified Surgical Technologist; cross-trained in anatomy/surgical procedures. Personable, hardworking, and reliable; works quickly, calmly and efficiently under pressure. Observant with strong organizational, time management, and following through skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Service Representative
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training programs related to HIPAA compliance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on regulatory requirements.
- Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
- Handled sensitive patient concerns with professionalism and empathy, fostering an atmosphere of trust within the clinic.
- Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Surgical Technologist Student
Providence Tarzana Hospital
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Set up a sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, medications and solutions for procedure
- Performed appropriate instrument counts with circulating nurses prior to the operation and before incision is closed
- Gowned and gloved the surgeon and assistants
- Aided in draping sterile fields, passed instruments to surgeon/assisted during procedure, and maintained the highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
- Prepared sterile dressing
Medical Assistant
University Foot and Ankle Institute
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Interview patients and record their medical history
- Measure patients' vital signs, such as their blood pressure and weight
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Give patients injections or medications as directed by physicians and as permitted by state law
- Schedule patient appointments
- Greeting patients, maintaining and recording medical data in patient files, controlling patient accounts, and handling scheduling
Medical Assistant
NorthEast Valley Health Corporation
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension and more, draw blood if you need blood drawn
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition
- Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories,current complaints
Education
Surgical technologist -
CBD College
Los Angeles, CA10-2024
Phlebotomy Diploma -
US College
Van Nuys, CA01-2023
Diploma - Medical Assistants
Peloton College
Dallas, TX08.2020
Skills
- Patient Identification
- Patient Safety
- Knowledge of HIPAA Regulations
- Informed Consent Management
- Preference Card Management
- Time Management Protocol
- Assists in Patient Transportation
- Facilitates Patient Positioning
- Sterile Gloving (open/close technique)
- Sterile Re-glowing Expertise
- Assisting in Sterile Gowning/Gloving
- Patient Skin Preparation for Surgery
- Performs Surgical Patient Draping
Certification
- CPR/BLS: 01/17/2027
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Service Representative
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist Student
Providence Tarzana Hospital
07.2023 - 05.2024
Medical Assistant
University Foot and Ankle Institute
05.2023 - 05.2024
Medical Assistant
NorthEast Valley Health Corporation
12.2020 - 05.2022
- CPR/BLS: 01/17/2027
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Surgical technologist -
CBD College
Phlebotomy Diploma -
US College
Diploma - Medical Assistants
Peloton College
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