Michelle Garcia
El Paso TX
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Professional Summary
Medical Assistant with 15 years experience in community health and
hospital setting . Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with
extensive knowledge of pediatric, adult and geriatric needs, Level
headed professional who remains calm and effective in extremely
difficult situations .
Experience
Medpost Urgent Care/Medical Assistant
August 2017-December 2018
Register patients and verify insurances through EMR .
Gather chief complaint and medical history
Checking in patients which consist of vitals height, weight, blood
pressure, respirations, pulse and circumference when checking
in children under the age of three
Pre-employment urine, hair follicle and saliva drug testing
Qualitative respirator fit testing/N95 mask fitting
Assist with sports,Dot, and pre-employment physicals.
Assist with procedures such as placing and removing sutures
Wound care / casting
Administering immunizations and medications .
Complete weekly inventory of medical supplies and medication .
Centro San Vicente/ Medical Assistant
May 2014- August 2017, El Paso TX
Gather chief complaint and medical history
Checking in patients which consist of vitals height, weight, blood
pressure, respirations, pulse and circumference when checking
in children under the age of three.
Performing and assisting with treatments and procedures such
as wound care,suture removals, peak flows, Ekg's and finger
sticks .
Administering oral and injectable medication/immunizations .
Scheduled appointments for patients with specialty referrals
Denver Health/Medical Assistant
June 2002- February 2014, Denver Co
Gathered chief complaints and medical history
Vitaled patients
● Administered oral and injectable medication/ immunizations
Performed Ekg's, spirometry and catheterizations .
When working in patient assisted with placing IVs in adults and
pediatrics .
Monitored expiration dates on medical supplies and medication.
Assisted with discharging patients which sometimes consisted in
explaining with the teaching of breastfeeding, diabetes, wound
cleaning and other physician orders.
Education
Heritage College/ Associates in Medical Assistant-X-Ray Limited Scope
March 2002/Denver CO
CPR certified