Violeta Elizondo
Medical Assistant III
San Diego CA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Ready to bring over 20 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant Covid-19 Vaccinator/Tester
San Ysidro Health
San Ysidro CA
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Medical Assistant Float
Sharp Healthcare
San Diego CA
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Assist in other departments as assigned to meet staff needs
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Medical Assistant II
UCSD Student Health
La Jolla CA
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Help to improve the students health and well-being, support their overall success in college
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions
- Vaccine education and promotion to reduce risk of infectious and communicable diseases such as influenza and sexually transmitted infections
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight
Medical Office Assistant II
Kaiser Permanente Neurology
San Diego
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Maintained privacy of patients‘ information
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times according to company policy
- Ensured each medical room was properly stocked with an adequate supply of medications and supplies
- Aided with prescription refill request
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with Dementia and Alzheimer's
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
- Set up exam room and prepped patient for Lumbar Puncture procedures and Botox
Medical Assistant
Scripps Health
San Diego
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Prepared and administered medications as directed by a physician
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by a physician
- Obtaining EKGs, and vital signs on patients
- Used Epic-Clinical Software to update and enter patients' information into their medical record
- Assisted in answering phone calls and scheduling appointments
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
- Prepped and draped patients in a sterile fashion
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies
- Float in Dermatology, Gynecology, Oncology, and Neurology departments.
Medical Assistant III
Family Health Centers of
San Diego
08.2000 - 09.2015
- Assisted patients to examining rooms and obtained medical histories
- Always maintained a positive and professional attitude
- Performed lab work, EKGs, and took vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, height and weight
- Completed patients' medical records and entered into their EHR
- Performed front office duties such as answering phones and scheduling appointments
- Stocked and maintained supplies and cleanliness of rooms
- Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and exams, sterilizing instruments
- Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness
- Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning
- Prep pediatric patients for physicals, check if up to date on immunizations
- Supervised students when administering medications and injections to ensure patient safety
- Ensure Ob/Gyn patients had all labs and exams needed according to their gestational weeks
Lead Medical Assistant
Pyramid Biological Corporation
San Diego
02.1997 - 12.2000
- Front and back office duties checking patients in
- Screen patients making sure they haven't donated their plasma at another center recently
- Took patients vital signs to ensure they are stable
- Check patient's hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
- Constantly analyzing complex problems, resolving them quickly using good judgement
- Communicated professionally and courteously with patients and staff in providing good customer service
- Assuring coverage of all areas of responsibility
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks
- Monitored office procedures to correct problems and implement proactive improvements for better patient flow
Medical Assistant
Golden Hills Medical Group
San Diego
12.1996 - 02.1997
- Administered injections
- Performed venipunctures and urinalysis
- Prepared patients for doctor visits and routine lab procedures
- Took vital signs and documented in patients charts
- Answered and directed calls, scheduled appointments
- Worked with adults, elderly, and pediatric patients
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
- Front office, back office, and laboratory procedures
Education
MA Certificate/Diploma - Medical Assistant
United Education Institute
San Diego01.1997
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
San Diego06.1996
Skills
- Operating EKG Equipment
- EHR
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Detailed oriented
- Ob/Gyn procedures
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Immunizations
- Wound Care
- Sterilization
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Medication Administration
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
- Basic Life support (CPR and AED) certification, American Heart Association - 03/2021 to 03/2023
Timeline
Medical Assistant Covid-19 Vaccinator/Tester
San Ysidro Health
11.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant Float
Sharp Healthcare
09.2021 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant II
UCSD Student Health
03.2019 - 05.2019
Medical Office Assistant II
Kaiser Permanente Neurology
07.2017 - 09.2018
Medical Assistant
Scripps Health
04.2017 - 07.2017
Medical Assistant III
Family Health Centers of
08.2000 - 09.2015
Lead Medical Assistant
Pyramid Biological Corporation
02.1997 - 12.2000
Medical Assistant
Golden Hills Medical Group
12.1996 - 02.1997
MA Certificate/Diploma - Medical Assistant
United Education Institute
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
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