Vanessa Garcia
Wichita
Summary
Medical assistant seeking a position to develop and enhance skills. Provide compassionate care to the community while contributing to the team and organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
KU internal Medicine
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments
- Specialized in HIV and Transgender care
- Administered the proper home replacement therapy for transgender patients
Medical Assistant
Primary Care Associate
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Administered vaccines and medications as directed by physician.
Receptionist/Office Assistant
ICTeeth Pediatric Dentistry
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Check patients in, verify private and state insurance, answer incoming calls, schedule patients, scan documents
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company
- Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to resolve customer issues and schedule appointments
Medical Data Clerk
Sedgwick County Health department- WIC
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Collected medical data such as height, weight and blood samples for WIC certification
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Healthcare
WSU Tech
Wichita, KSMedical Assistant - Phlebotomy
Wichita Technical Institute
Wichita, KS04.2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Documentation review
- Bilingual
- Guest services
- Microsoft word
- Assist others with their healthcare needs
- Vital signs
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology
- Microsoft office
- Emr systems
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Primary Care Associate
02.2023 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
KU internal Medicine
04.2021 - Current
Receptionist/Office Assistant
ICTeeth Pediatric Dentistry
04.2020 - 03.2021
Medical Data Clerk
Sedgwick County Health department- WIC
02.2018 - 03.2021
Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy
Wichita Technical Institute
Licensed Practical Nurse - Healthcare
WSU Tech
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