Yecenia Solis
Oswego,IL
Summary
Medical assistant with background as teacher assistant supporting day-to-day operations in fast-paced settings. Fluent in Spanish and experienced in assisting patients with respect, clarity, and professionalism. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and creating a positive environment for patients and staff.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Aurora, IL
05.2022 - 02.2025
- Supported lead teachers with daily classroom activities.
- Supervised children during play, meals, and outdoor time.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of classroom spaces, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for learning.
- Managed behavior through positive guidance and redirection.
- Assisted with daily safety checks to ensure classroom orderliness.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocate Health Care
Aurora, Illinois
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Roomed patients and obtained vital signs.
- Assisted providers during examinations and procedures including wart removal, toenail removal, circulation testing, casting, and camboot fitting to ensure patient comfort and procedural efficiency.
- Prepared injections, wound dressings, and other treatments per physician instructions.
- Educated patients on aftercare instructions.
- Communicated patient concerns to the provider.
- Called pharmacies to submit and refill patient prescriptions.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for custom orthotics.
- Sterilized instruments.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Medical Assistant
Aunt Martha's
Aurora, Illinois
12.2013 - 11.2015
- Entered vital signs, medical histories, and visit details into electronic health records.
- Collected specimens and prepared samples for laboratory processing.
- Administered injections and completed venipuncture.
- Scheduled patient appointments.
- Educated patients on visit instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with needed supplies, and ready for incoming patients.
- Relayed patient concerns, condition updates, and refill requests to physicians to support treatment.
- Managed patient flow, and greeted visitors in a professional manner.
- Assisted with front desk operations to ensure smooth patient flow.
Dental Assistant/Receptionist Administrator
West Chicago Dental Center
West Chicago, Illinois
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Performed administrative duties; such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records, collected payments and verified insurance.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
- Supported patient comfort with calm communication and professional chairside assistance.
- Sanitized equipment and cleaned treatment rooms.
- Sterilized instruments.
- Restocked supplies.
- Provided postoperative care.
Medical Assistant
Progressive Medical Rehab Center
Addison, IL
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Roomed patients.
- Coordinated front desk tasks, verifying insurance, confirming appointments, and maintaining organization for efficient office operations.
- Managed telephone calls to ensure prompt communication and support for patient inquiries.
- Prepared patients for muscle stimulator machine treatment.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Everest College
North Aurora, IL09-2010
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Sterilization processes
- Fluent in Spanish
- Empathy
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2022 - 02.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocate Health Care
09.2016 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant
Aunt Martha's
12.2013 - 11.2015
Dental Assistant/Receptionist Administrator
West Chicago Dental Center
08.2012 - 08.2013
Medical Assistant
Progressive Medical Rehab Center
10.2011 - 07.2012
Medical Assistant -
Everest College