Medical Assistant
Resume:
Christina Gastelum
Chula Vista, California 91910
************@*****.***
CMA with experience in a family medical practice and additional healthcare. Known for dedication to providing premium patient care with a strong work ethic. SKILLS
● Medical Office
Management Family
Practice and Urology
Specialty
● Medical Records
Management
● Proficient in various EMR
softwares
● Surgery prior authorization
including instrumental
coordination with various
medical device
manufacturers
● Versed with ability to
coordinate and prioritize
flow of office with high
patient volume
● Bookkeeping & Filing
● Medical Insurance
Billing and Posting
● Taking Patient Vitals
Signs
● Skilled in difficult
Blood Draws
● Ability to perform
Injections as well as
administering topical
anesthesia prior to
procedure
● Ability to successfully
place catheters
● Knowledge based
various Procedure
Assistance applying
Sterile Technique
● Ancillary Testing
● Patient Education
● HIPPA Compliant
EDUCATION
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), 2001
Certified in First Aid & CPR, 2014 present
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Susanna I. Chou, MD PHD
Women's, Children’s and Family
Certified Medical Assistant 2007/2015
Served as a key member of health care team for a busy family medical practice. Assist MD in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office.
● Handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, patient processing, billing and bookkeeping) that allowed doctor to focus on the health concerns of the patients.
● 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, hematology, and urinalysis).
● Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
● Helped implement practice's quality assurance and control program.
● Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital
Labor and Delivery Tech 2004/2010
● Assist all medical staff involved in labor and delivery room
● Aid in recovery of mom and baby after delivery
● Maintained delivery rooms stocked
● Checked proper function of pediatric respirator before and after newborn delivery
● Translation provided for Perinatology and Neonatology doctors
● Thorough end of shift report to charge nurse for availability of delivery rooms and equipment
● Labor inductions prepared for the next shift
Planned Parenthood of San Diego
Reproductive Health Assistant 2003/2004
● Provided patient education and resources for reproductive health
● Upon approval of medical staff, results and follow up of lab testing provided to patients
● Confidential sexual transmitted disease panel processing including counseling
● Translation provided for medical staff
Scripps Otay Health Center
Certified Medical Assistant 2001/2003
● Externship
● Helped and assisted establishing walk in clinic
● Helped establish first Geriatric clinic with Geriatric Fellow
● All back office duties including all clinic specialties
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