May **** to Present
January 1996 - November 1996
January 2005 - February 2024
January 2000 - September 2005
Kathryn M. Akers-Zuñiga
*** ******** ***, *******, ** 95336
209-***-**** • *******.**********************@*****.*** Objective
Certified Medical Assistant with over 25 years experience looking to advance my career in medicine. Seeking a role in which to support Physicians, Nurses, and fellow Healthcare Professionals while working in a medical facility or laboratory. Education
Arizona State University
Online
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Dual Major
Minor Public Health/Epidemiology
San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Major
MTI Business College Stockton, CA
Certified Medical Assistant in both Clinical and Administration including Phlebotomy, EKG, Sterile Processing, and Medical Billing and Coding Work Experience
Certified Medical Assistant
Private Care LTC
Supports patients by providing a mix of personal care and medical assistance, vitals, charting, reporting to physicians and family, telephone etiquette, patient transfer, bathing, grooming, administering medication. ADLS assistance,ROM therapy, wound care, surgical post op care, housekeeping, laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, running errands for healthcare appointments and additional as needed for the client Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist/EKG Technician/Specimen Processor Dameron Hospital Associates
Identifying patients, charting, specimen processing, drawing blood using venipuncture, January 1998 - June 2000
January 1997 - June 1998
capillary and heal sticks using appropriate phlebotomy supplies and other equipment, labeling samples correctly, process specimens,perform laboratory tests, prepare samples/specimens for further diagnostics, perform daily quality control checks, prepare reports with reliable data, interpret results based on findings Use latest methodologies and best practices, adhere to correct procedures and policies,document all activities, maintain and track results,maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and supplies,administrative tasks, responsible for all draws in both a clinical and hospital setting in all units( pre-op, med surg, L&D, CCU, CVICU, ICU to ER), full code protocols and complete lab protocols, EKG 12 lead,18 lead front and back depending on physician preference, complete lab pre-op protocols, physician report of results, report dispersement, ICD/CPT coding, and insurance billing Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Grossing Technician
Delta Pathology
Integrates knowledge, theory and training to properly execute procedures in assigned areas of the laboratory. Responsibilities may include performing specimen and material receipt, preparation, distribution, storage, and disposal; patient visit registration and billing record entry; cleaning, stocking, and routine maintenance; supporting Pathology personnel and pathologists during consultations, postmortem examinations, and routine testing; providing customer service and assistance to clients, pathologists, patients, researchers, and other members of the patient care team; and other routine pre-analytic and post-analytic processes necessary to support health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. Works cooperatively with physicians, clients, and staff to facilitate superior patient care and to represent the laboratory positively by acting with courtesy, dignity, respect, and professionalism. Certified Medical Assistant
Yi Po Anthony Wu MD
Vitals, EKG, phlebotomy,Room Patients, Assist Dr with exams, Scribe for Drs, Assist Minor Surgery, Immunizations, Injections, Sterile Processing, Telephone Etiquette, Insurance Billing and Coding, ICD/CPT, Complete Front and Back Office Skills References
Audrey Escobar
Sacramento, CA
Personal Reference
Florencio Moreno RN
Stockton, CA
Professional Reference
11/1996 to12/1996
Tammy Cherry CPT 1
Ione, CA
Professional Reference
Kathleen Reynolds
Visalia, CA
Professional Reference
Volunteer
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Volunteer to gain more experience in medicine.
Additional Skills
10 key, Sterile Processing, EKG Cardiac Monitor, Medical Billing and Coding, EMR, MS Word and additional computer programs