Vanessa Fuentes
Desert Hot Springs,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
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dr. Homan A Zadeh
Palm Springs, California
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake by gathering medical histories and vital signs.
- Scheduled appointments and managed physician's calendar efficiently.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sterilization of instruments.
In Home Caregiver
Riverside county In Home Supportive Services
Cathedral City, USA
10.2019 - 04.2025
- Helping clients take prescribed medication
- Assisting clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.)
- Assisting clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with physical therapy exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Medical Assistant
First Steps Prenatal Care
Cathedral City, California
04.2013 - 09.2019
- Assisted in patient intake by gathering medical histories and vital signs.
- Scheduled appointments and managed physician's calendar efficiently.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sterilization of instruments.
Medical Assistant
Dr. SOMERO INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Palm Springs, USA
02.2011 - 04.2013
- Assisted in minor procedures
- Performed numerous administrative duties
- Contacted patients for appointment reminders
- Updated care plans
- Recorded patient history
- Assisted with charting
- Cleaned patient rooms
- Measured accurate vital signs
- Performed venipuncture
- Taking medical histories.
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
- Preparing patients for examinations.
- Assisting the physician during examinations.
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens.
- Performing basic laboratory tests.
- Instructing patients about medication and special diets.
Barista/Cashier
Starbucks
Palm Desert, USA
06.2006 - 07.2009
- Barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders.
- To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates.
- You should also be able to work various shifts.
- Note: this position's compensation includes salary and tips.
- Greeting customers as they enter
- Providing customers with drink menus and answering their questions regarding ingredients
- Taking orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
Education
Medical assistan - Medicine
Mayfield College
Cathedral City, CAHigh school diploma -
Palm Desert High School
Palm Desert, CASkills
- Caregiving
- Barista experience
- Upselling
- Cooking
- Home care
- Coffee experience
- Alzheimer's care
- Cashiering
- Senior care
- Medication administration
- Food preparation
- Cleaning
- Retail sales
- Cash handling
- Communication skills
- Memory care
- Front desk
- Merchandising
- Dementia care
- POS
- Personal assistant experience
- Residential cleaning
- Microsoft Office
- Guest services
- Meal preparation
- Laundry
- Phlebotomy
- Experience administering injections
- Laboratory experience
- Medical imaging
- Patient care
- EMR systems
Certification
Medical Assistant, 08/01/12, Present, Taking medical histories, Explaining treatment procedures to patients, Preparing patients for examinations, Assisting the physician during examinations, Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, Performing basic laboratory tests, Instructing patients about medication and special diets, Preparing and administering medications, including by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections-including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider (e.g., a nurse practitioner or physician assistant), Transmitting prescription refills as directed, Phlebotomy, Taking electrocardiograms, Wound care and changing dressings, Using computer applications, Answering telephones, Welcoming patients, Updating and filing patient medical records, Coding and filling out insurance forms, Scheduling appointments, Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services, Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dr. Homan A Zadeh
05.2025 - Current
In Home Caregiver
Riverside county In Home Supportive Services
10.2019 - 04.2025
Medical Assistant
First Steps Prenatal Care
04.2013 - 09.2019
Medical Assistant
Dr. SOMERO INFECTIOUS DISEASES
02.2011 - 04.2013
Barista/Cashier
Starbucks
06.2006 - 07.2009
Medical assistan - Medicine
Mayfield College
High school diploma -
Palm Desert High School