Michael D Fortunato
Certified Medical Assistant
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Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with 17 years of experience in fast-paced clinical environments. Experienced in Front and Back Office work. Extensive experience recording data in Allscripts, and IDX scheduling.
Experience
Medical Assistant: Optum, Pasadena CA 07-20 – 02-23
Medical Assistant / Specialties Da Vita Healthcare Partners, Pasadena CA 01-12 – 07-20
Medical Assistant: Healthcare Partners, Pasadena CA 10-05 – 01-12
Experience in Primary Care and Specialties, especially in Rheumatology. Booked appointments and verified patients’ demographics data.
Worked with participants in experimental study for new Rheumatology medication, also participated in community outreach events. Assisted in the set-up of new community events. Obtained electronic informed consent and questionnaires.
Prepared and coordinated the shipment of biospecimens for lab analysis.
Scheduled patient appointments including new, follow-up, re-schedules and cancellations. Commended by managers for good communication skills, friendliness and accuracy.
Provided general patient services: directions for clinical tests, geographical directions, parking garage validation, or calling for transportation.
Performed direct patient care procedures and provided assistance to other providers.
Maintained designated levels of supplies in specified areas and assisted in the general maintenance of the clinic.
Hard Skills Soft Skills
Patient Assessment and Preparation Communication
Taking Vital Signs Friendliness
Venipuncture, Injection and Vaccine administration Phone Skills
Electrocardiogram (EKG) Time Management
Clinical Research
Education
American Career College 2004 - 2005
Certifications
Certified Medical Assistant Basic Life Saving Skills