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estela farjas
Medical Assistant
MA with experience in a Family Medical Practice and Pain Management. Known for dedication to providing
premium patient care and also to provide growth opportunities to progress and advance in all company standards
and gain work experience. Skills include:
ADMINSTRATIVE:
Telephone Etiquette Specimen collector
Medical Records Management Ear Lavage
Data Entry (40 50 WPM) Audiograms
Prepare patient authorizations Set up sterile tray(minor
Knowledge of EMR/EHR surgical procedures and
Greeting and scheduling patient’sEpidurals)
professionally Perform IV infusions
Use of Centrifuge
CLINICAL:
Record daily vital signs
accurately
Urinalysis
Venipunctures
Injections(IM,SQ,ID)
Visual acuity
EKG’s
TB Testing & readings
Education
Medical Assistant Program (MA), UNITED EDUCATION INSTITUTE COLLEGE Huntington Park, CA 2010
Lakewood High School Lakewood, CA, 2007
Certifications
Diploma in Medical Assistant (MA)
Certified in First Aid & CPR
Certified in Venipunctures & Injections
Certified CPC (Collector Certification Program)
Professional Experience
CLINICA MARIA MEDICAL CENTER South Gate, CA
Medical Assistant, 2010
Serve as a member of Clinica Maria healthcare team for a busy family medical practice. Assist an MD as well as PA
in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office. Key Results:
• Consistently praised for efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling
appointments, filing, prepare patient authorizations, patient processing, check eligibility of insurance, and
billing) that allowed doctors and staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients.
• Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing
venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures and Ancillary tests (e.g., EKGs, Capillary
punctures, Urinalysis, Visual acuity, Audiograms, HCG testing).
• Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of facility, exam rooms and equipment.
• Helped implement practice’s quality assurance and control program. Efforts ensured compliance with
HIPAA, OSHA regulations; improved patient care/satisfaction.
• Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that
immediately put patients at ease.
California Advanced Pain Institute Anaheim, CA/Wilmington, CA
Medical Assistant 2011 PRESENT
• Consistently praised for efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling
appointments, maintaining medical records, filing and faxing, collecting co pays and payments, greeting
patient’s) that allowed doctors and staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients.
• Demonstrate proficiency in taking patient medical histories, accurately taking vital signs, medication refills
and pain status as well as performing Intravenous Infusions.
• Preparation of minor surgical procedures such as Epidurals.
• Help with examinations and procedures.
• Assure comfort and timely attention to patients.
• Ensured to monitor and maintain stocks of supplies
• Handle prescriptions, maintain medical documentation, and all aspects of EMR .
• Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of facility, exam rooms, and equipment.