Margarita Valencia

Buckeye, AZ *****

ad4yyy@r.postjobfree.com

+1-760-***-****

Bilingual Caring and empathetic Medical Assistant with considerable experience in assisting adults with disabilities.

Work Experience

Medical Assistant

SUN VALLEY UROLOGY - Sun City West, AZ

November 2021 to Present

• Coordinate patient’s office visit discharge and if needed assists in arranging for diagnostic tests or referral exams.

• Performs and/or assists physician with tests/procedures available in the office per their orders and in accordance with established safety and infection control procedures.

• Ensures that blood or tissue samples are sent to appropriate referral laboratory.

• Assist with contacting pharmacies for new or refill prescriptions per physician approval.

• Obtains authorizations to perform tests, procedures or referrals to outside providers.

• Cleans, sterilizes and packages surgical instruments/packs in the office setting.

• Prepares all charts for next day’s appointments by reviewing physician notes to determine what must be available for the visit. To include retrieving x-rays, lab results, etc.

• Maintains and rotates appropriate supplies/medications to be stocked in exam rooms. Appropriately discards any out of date medications.

• Keeps patient areas and exam rooms clean and prepared on a daily basis. Uses bleach solution or antimicrobial solution for cleaning as appropriate.

• Interacts professionally with patient/family.

• Maintains HIPAA confidentiality at all times

• Place patients in exam rooms after registration, ensuring that chart reflects current complaint/ condition, medical history and any test results appropriate to follow-up visits. Take appropriate vital signs and document in chart.

• Set-up room and/or equipment and assists with or performs as directed any special procedure, vasectomy procedures, prostate Biopsy,Cystoscopy / Dilations, auto-Lift,catheter changes, urgent PC, bladder cancer treatment, testosterone injections

Caregiver

Self Employed - Scottsdale, AZ

November 2017 to November 2021

• Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self- esteem and general wellness.

• Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.

• Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

• Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.

• Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.

• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

• Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.

• Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.

• Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

• Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.

• Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.

• Administered medication as directed by physician.

• Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.

Caregiver

Compassionate Assistance - Scottsdale, AZ

January 2016 to October 2017

• Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.

• Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.

• Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.

• Administered medication as directed by physician.

• Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self- esteem and general wellness.

• Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.

• Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.

• Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

• Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.

• Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.

• Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.

• Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Medical Assistant

Dr William Sweet - Palm Springs, CA

January 2013 to December 2015

• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.

• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.

• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.

• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.

• Prepared initial patient charts for admission.

• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

• Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed. Education

Medical Assisting

Kaplan College - Palm Springs, CA

July 2006 to July 2007

High School Diploma

Palm Springs High School - Palm Springs, CA

August 2002 to June 2006

Skills

• Companionship and emotional support

• Senior Care

• Medical Office Experience

• Developmental Disabilities Experience

• Medication Administration

• Home Care

• Nursing

• Social Work

• Medical Billing

• EMR Systems

• ICD-10

• Laboratory Experience

• Experience Administering Injections

• Triage

Certifications and Licenses

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

BLS Certification

November 2021 to November 2024

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