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Karla Arroyo

Reading

Summary

Dynamic Medical Assistant with experience at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, skilled in blood collection and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient care through empathetic support and effective communication. Recognized for improving clinic efficiency and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards while providing reliable team collaboration. Also effective communication with healthcare teams.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of vital signs.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
  • Supported patient well-being, providing empathetic care and addressing concerns with sensitivity.
  • Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.

Racker

US Anodize
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements within the data center environment, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.
  • Resolved assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications and notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
  • Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.

Education

Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA

Skills

  • Understanding of HIPAA standards
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Direct patient care
  • Blood collection expertise
  • Reliable team player
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Customer service
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Basic Spanish communication skills
  • Adaptable
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Specimen labeling

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2022 - Current

Racker

US Anodize
06.2021 - 10.2022

Reading Area Community College

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