Victoria Ann Avilla-Dabin
Wahiawa,HI
Summary
Dedicated Physician Practice Assistant (PPA) seeking to advance into a Practice Coordinator position by applying my clinical, administrative, and leadership skills. Skilled in patient care, clinical workflows, staff training, and daily practice operations. Focused on expanding my leadership skills, taking on greater responsibilities, and continuing to grow professionally within Queens Health Systems.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Practice Assistant
Queens Health Care Center
Mililani, Hawaii
07.2019 - Current
- Obtain and document patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, and weight.
- Perform 12-lead ECG/EKG testing, including proper electrode placement.
- Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
- Perform point-of-care testing, including urine dipstick and HCG testing, flu + sars antigen
- Assist with cerumen removal
- Greet patients, answer telephone calls, and address patient questions and concerns
- Maintain medical records and assist with filing, faxing, and other administrative responsibilities.
- Coordinate patient referrals, ensuring required information and documentation are completed and communicated appropriately.
- Process and coordinate insurance authorizations for patient services.
- Serve as a Super User, assisting coworkers with healthcare software, workflows, and system-related questions.
- Provide staff training and ongoing support to help team members
- Monitor clinical supplies and assist with inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Serve as a Hand Hygiene Champion, promoting proper hand hygiene practices
Medical Assistant
Haleiwa Family Health Center
Haleiwa, Hawaii
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Obtained and documented patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse oximetry, heart rate, respiratory rate, and manual/automated blood pressure; performed height/weight measurements, audiometry, and visual acuity screening.
- Administered intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections, including deltoid and gluteal sites.
- Performed 12-lead ECG/EKG procedures, including proper electrode placement
- Obtained blood specimens through venipuncture and dermal puncture techniques using straight and butterfly needles; prepared and centrifuged specimens.
- Maintained sterile fields and performed autoclave sterilization.
- Performed point-of-care testing, including urine dipstick, fecal occult blood (stool card), hCG/pregnancy, strep A, and rapid influenza testing.
- Applied zio ambulatory cardiac monitor device
- Performed spirometry and peak expiratory flow testing as well as continuous glucose monitor (CGM) placement and removal.
Education
Clinical Medical Assistant Program -
Hawaii Medical College
Honolulu, Hawaii04-2018
High School Diploma -
Waialua High & Intermediate School
01-2016
Skills
- Electronic Health Records: Epic, Centricity
- Microsoft Office: Microsoft Word
- Administrative & Workflow Support
- Staff Training & Teamwork
- Patient Communication & Care
- Multitasking & Time Management
- Healthcare Software Support
- Clinical Operations
- Inventory Management
- Quality & Safety
Certification
NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR & AED
Timeline
Physician Practice Assistant
Queens Health Care Center
07.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Haleiwa Family Health Center
04.2018 - 07.2019
Clinical Medical Assistant Program -
Hawaii Medical College
High School Diploma -
Waialua High & Intermediate School