Medical Assistant High School
Resume:
Priscilla Yglesias
Clovis CA 93612
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EXPERIENCE:
Kaplan College
Medical Assistant Instructor
September 2012-Present
Post grades and attendance in a timely manner. Class preparation including delivering daily
objectives through different strategies to fit the needs of each student using the following:
lecture, activities, handouts, field trips and guest speaker. Participate in graduation ceremonies.
Attends all meeting and development trainings. Tutor and counsel students on attendance and
grades.
Instruct Labs 2 hours every day on the following:
• EKG's • Color Perception
• Stress Test • Irrigating the Eye
• Irrigating the Ear
• Holter Monitors • Instill Eye Medication
• Venipuncture • Instill Ear Medication
• Injections • Sterilization of instruments
• Measurements and Vital Signs • Wrapping instruments
• Pulmonary Function Test • Applying a sterile dressing
• HCG urine • Assisting with Pap smears
• Mono • Assisting with Colon procedures
• Rapid Strep • Unna boots
• Glucose Tolerance Test • Pressure bandages
• Audiometry
Ultimate Staffing
Referral Clerk
Northwest Medical Group
February 2012-April 2012
Scheduling appointments for any type of outgoing referrals for seven providers. Obtaining the
authorizations and verifications of insurance. Verifying specialist is within networks.
Contacting patients with the appointment information needed. Sending specialist updated Santé
referrals. Obtaining Tri-West authorizations for follow-up appointment. Scheduling CT and
MRI’s and obtaining authorizations. Handling STAT referrals as well.
Central California Faculty Medical Group Fresno, California
Lead Medical Assistant/Referrals Coordinator for Dr. Kent Yamaguchi, Dr. Christina Maser, Dr.
Kathryn Amirikia, Babak Eghbalieh, and Dr. Christopher Kinter
June 2007-September 15, 2011
Obtaining insurance authorization of specialty testing and referrals. Data entry of patient
demographics and insurance information. Verification of insurance eligibility. Rooming and vital
signs on all patients. Checking in and checking out patients. Scheduling office visits including
pre-op, post-op, office procedures. Filing medical records, filing charts. Handling and
processing of subpoenas and request of medical records. Proof reading dictation, mailing, and
filing. Order front and back office supplies. Stocking and cleaning of 10 rooms. Stocking and
ordering supplies for the crash carts. Checking expiration dates on all medications. Sterile setup
for various office procedures including: FNA, excisional biopsies, injection of ganglion cyst,
I&D’s, and debridement of wounds. Suture, staple removal and injections. Placement of unna
boots. Refills of prescriptions. Covering all positions in the office for vacations, illness and
leave. Posting deposits, petty cash, and balancing cashier’s drawers. Collections and billing.
Ordering supplies for front and back office. Handling patient complaints. Assisting with patient
flow. In constant communication with Physicians regarding their schedules and appointments.
Attending meetings and relaying pertinent information to employees. Coding and billing.
Central California Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist, Fresno, California
Medical Assistant for Dr. Bret Sherman, Dr. Jerry Moore, Dr. Ioana Schipor
May 2002- June 2007
Applications for authorizations of scheduling for specialty testing and surgeries. Surgery
scheduling and authorizations. Educating patients on surgeries including, pre-op instructions,
post-op instructions and laboratory testing. Assist in various sterile procedures and preparation.
Sterilization of instruments. Stocking and cleaning of rooms. Scheduling office visits including,
pre-op, post-op, and office procedures. I am also responsible for the Physician's daily schedule,
including reminding them verbally of their schedule such as start times of surgeries and office
start time. Filing patient’s records and calling in prescriptions.
OB GYN Associates, Fresno California
Health Educator for CPSP
February 2002-May 2002
Educate prenatal patient on nutrition, health education and CPSP program, and psychosocial
skills. Billing for CPSP.
Planned Parenthood, Fresno, California
Health Service Specialist
May 2000- June 2001
Room and prepare patients for physical examinations. Focus on education on sexually
transmitted diseases, medications and family planning. Also educated patients on alternative
options of pregnancy. Phlebotomy experience as well as laboratory functions. Certification in
HIV testing and counseling. Assisted in back office abortion clinics. Knowledge in sterilization
techniques with an autoclave. Experience in patient referrals and appointment setting. Extensive
front office experience, which includes patient processing, PBX equipment and medical records
filing. Also functioned as correspondence operator. Prenatal care and education to obstetric
patients.
EDUCATION:
Federico Beauty College Fresno California
Esthetician License
San Joaquin Valley College, Fresno, California
Associate of Science Degree in Medical Assisting
Fowler High School, Fowler, California
High School Diploma
CERTIFICATIONS:
Esthetician
Medical Manager
Venipuncture
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HIV Testing/Counseling
Standard Precaution
Urine Dip
Hemoglobin
Specimen Collection/Handling/Prep
Sterile Technique/Wrap/Unwrap
Surgical Assistant
Pregnancy Testing
Vital Signs
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