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Zelmy Rodriguez

UCSD Health Express Care
San Diego,CA
2027
years of professional experience

Experienced Medical Assistant with 9+ years of clinical experience, including 6+ years with UC San Diego Health, supporting high-volume urgent care and outpatient patient care. Skilled in patient intake, vital signs, EKG acquisition, phlebotomy, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, medication administration, wound care, and clinical procedure assistance. Experienced in maintaining accurate electronic health records, protecting patient privacy, supporting efficient patient flow, and collaborating with multidisciplinary care teams.

Work History

Medical Assistant

UCSD General Surgery

Medical Assistant

6 Years 10 Months
UCSD Health Express Care | 01.2020 - Current
  • Supported care for 30+ patients per shift in a fast-paced urgent care setting, helping maintain efficient patient flow and a positive patient experience.
  • Performed patient intake, vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing with attention to accuracy and safety.
  • Assisted providers with examinations, procedures, and medication administration while maintaining a clean, organized care environment and anticipating clinical needs.

Medical Assistant

2 Years 5 Months
San Ysidro Health Urgent Care | 07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Recognized and escalated urgent symptoms including chest pain, shortness of breath, and tachycardia to appropriate clinical staff to support timely intervention.
  • Assisted providers with laceration repair, splinting, casting, incision and drainage, and biopsies while following infection-control and safety procedures.
  • Supported high-volume urgent care visits by helping maintain a smooth workflow for patients and providers during busy clinic hours.

Education

Associates in Science

Southwestern College | San Diego, CA | 05.2024

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Professional Career Institute | Long Beach, CA | 06.2016

Medical Assistant/Pharmacy Tech

Long Beach Job Corps | Long Beach, CA | 06.2014

High School Diploma

Millikan High School | Long Beach, CA | 06.2010

Skills

Phlebotomy & specimen collection
EKG acquisition
Vital signs & patient intake
Point-of-care testing
Medication administration
Wound care & dressing changes
Incision & drainage assistance
Laceration repair assistance
Splinting & casting assistance
Infection control & safety
EMR/EHR documentation
HIPAA compliance
CPR/BLS
English/Spanish bilingual

Timeline

Medical Assistant

UCSD Health Express Care
01.2020 - CurrentRead More

Medical Assistant

San Ysidro Health Urgent Care
07.2017 - 12.2019Read More

Millikan High School

High School Diploma
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Long Beach Job Corps

Medical Assistant/Pharmacy Tech
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Professional Career Institute

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
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Southwestern College

Associates in Science
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Medical Assistant

UCSD General Surgery
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Zelmy Rodriguez