P at ricia Armstrong
***** *** ***** ***, *****, CA 92544
**********@*****.***
OBJECT IVE To secure an externship position as Medical Assistant with a professional
organization that will welcome the opportunity for growth, and allow me to utilize my
experience and qualifications in a productive medical environment.
QUAL I F ICAT IONS
• Clinical and Administrative: Surgical preparation/assistance, sterilization, dosage
calculations, venipuncture, EKG’s, vital signs, urinalysis, glucometer and HGB testing,
hemocult testing, specimen collections, bandaging/dressings, positioning/draping,
medication administration, injections/immunizations
• Familiar with most office policies and procedures, CPR/ICD-9 coding, medical
terminology, patient records and filling
• Assist with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and assisting patients with
p rescriptions and test results
• Experience with bathing, dressing, preparing meals, cleaning home, laundry,
r unning errands, taking patient to D r’s appointments and all caregiver duties
• Knowledgeable in insurance verification procedures
• Abili ty to follow doctor’s orders to advise patients on specified medical issues within
established parameters
• Schedules and monitors patient appointments; may coordinate routine front and
back office activities
• Familiar with safety practices, environmental, and/or infection control methods
• Familiar with multiple computer applications as well as all office equipment
EDUCAT ION
Career Technical Education Riverside Adult School, Riverside, CA
Medical Assisting-Clinical and Administrative Certificate
07/2012-01/2013
Medical Terminology Certificate 09/2012-
01/2013
Perfect Attendance Certificate 01/2013
R iverside County Department of Public Health, Riverside, CA
Immunization Skills Institute Certification of Completion
10/2012-10/2012
E MPLOYMENT H ISTORY
San Jacinto Family and Urgent Care, San Jacinto, CA
11/2012–01/2013
Title: Medical Assisting Extern
R iverside County In Home Supportive Services, Hemet, CA 05/2011–
12/2011
Title: Caregiver
Riverside County In Home Supportive Services, Hemet, CA
09/1984-03/2010
Title: Caregiver
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
Pat r icia Armstrong
27018 Val Deane Way
Hemet, CA 92544
**********@*****.***
References:
San Jacinto Family and Urgent Care
229 West 7th St, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Marcella Hernandez
Inst ructor
Riverside Unified School District
**********@****.***.**.**
951-***-**** ext 68006
Ondra Santiago
333 Ki rby St #32, Hemet, CA 92543
April 4, 2013
To Whom I t May Concern:
With this letter and resume I would like to extend my in terest in a position
w ithin your organization, which will fully utilize my professional skills and personal
abilities that can be applied to our mutual benefit. I recently graduated from
Career Technical Riverside Adult School as a Medical Assistant.
I would be an ideal candidate for your organization, I am talented and detail
o riented. I take pride in my work and I am seeking a challenging position that will
u tilize my skills. I have attained my C.P.R., First Aid, Medical Terminology,
I mmunization and Medical Assistant Certificates.
Throughout my career I have been known as a quick learner, self starter, and
a dedicated worker. I have demonstrated my abilities to handle a variety of task
effectively and deliver of deadlines. Although I work well independently, I am
comfortable working as part of a team.
Thank you for your time and consideration for the position available within
your organization. I am looking forward to meeting you and work for your
organization. If not considered for the employment I would like to be considered as
a volunteer. If you should have any questions please call me at 951-***-****.
Sincerely yours,
Patricia Armstrong