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Joyce Valencerina

Warrenton

Summary

Hardworking and reliable medical assistant with strong ability in patient care and team work. Offering 20+ years of experience in the medical field, ambitious and willingness to learn more. Highly organized, proactive, fast learner, and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Adaptable and driven with strong ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Piedmont Family Practice
11.2022 - Current
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing procedure room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
  • 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.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Measured patient spirometry.

Clinical Team Lead

Manassas Family Medicine
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
  • Adhered to healthcare documentation protocol in charting patients' progress and updating departmental records using paper charts.
  • Motivated and facilitated patients' adjustment to assistive devices by administering manual exercise and performing equipment demonstrations.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to patients when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Medical Assistant

Blue Ridge Orthopaedic and Spine Center
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing procedure room and sterilizing instruments, IV insertions and removal.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.

Clinical Team Lead

Rocky Run Family Medicine
02.2017 - 07.2020
  • Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
  • Oversaw patient care activities, medical records and execution of physician orders.
  • Increased clinic revenue by 50% by raising patient volume by patient recalls.
  • Counseled and made recommendations to patients, caregivers and families about communicative strategies and devices.
  • Adhered to healthcare documentation protocol in charting patients' progress and updating departmental records using Veracity 9 Allegiancemd.
  • Reduced pain and promote healing in patients by administering therapeutic treatments such as Cyanocobalamine (Vitamin B12), Insulin and Ketoralac (Toradol).
  • Motivated and facilitated patients' adjustment to assistive devices, including blood glucose monitor and insulin pen by administering manual exercise and performing equipment demonstrations.

Medical Assistant

Capital Women's Care
05.2013 - 01.2017

Obtained patient vital signs and BP

Prepared mayo stand for in-office procedures

Assisted with minor in-office surgery and procedures such as pap smear, IUD placement/removal, colposcopy, etc

Phlebotomy via venipuncture/capillary technique

Assisted with in-office sonogram

Gestational diabetes glucose screening, nuchal translucency blood tests

Called patients with lab and imaging results

Administered various vaccines

Clinical Team Lead

Dr. Bikan Octain
07.2011 - 05.2013

Obtained patient vital signs and BP

Performed ekg and spirometry

Phlebotomy via venipuncture/capillary technique

Ordered necessary blood tests per each individual patients

Performed in-office urinalysis

Administered various vaccines

In charge of training new clinical staff

Called patients with lab and imaging results

Medical Assistant

Virginia Cardiology
05.2010 - 07.2011

Obtained patient vital signs and BP

Assisted physician with echocardiogram and nuclear stress test

Called patients with test results

Clinical Team Lead

Medical Specialists Of Northern Va.
03.2004 - 05.2010

Obtained patient vital signs and BP

Performed ekg, treadmill stress test, bone density DEXA scan, spirometry, in-office urinalysis

Phlebotomy via venipuncture/capillary technique

Blood glucose and hematocrit in-office test

Called patients with lab and imaging results

Prior authorization for medications and radiology

Administered various vaccines

In charge of ordering medical supplies

Assisted physicians with minor in-office procedures, sigmoidoscopy, and pap smear

Suture and staple removal

Medical Assistant

Capital Podiatry
06.2003 - 02.2004
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries such as bunionectomy, hammer toe, including preparing procedure room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma -

Applied Career Training
03.2002

High School Diploma -

Crossland High School
Temple Hills, MD
06.1992

Skills

  • Empathetic and patient
  • Geriatrics/Pediatrics experience
  • Culturally aware
  • Time management
  • Supervision
  • Organizational skills
  • Training & Development
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Decision-making
  • Microsoft Office
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Customer Service
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • EMR / EHR
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Phlebotomy
  • Reliable team player
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Adaptable

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Piedmont Family Practice
11.2022 - Current

Clinical Team Lead

Manassas Family Medicine
01.2021 - 10.2022

Medical Assistant

Blue Ridge Orthopaedic and Spine Center
07.2020 - 01.2021

Clinical Team Lead

Rocky Run Family Medicine
02.2017 - 07.2020

Medical Assistant

Capital Women's Care
05.2013 - 01.2017

Clinical Team Lead

Dr. Bikan Octain
07.2011 - 05.2013

Medical Assistant

Virginia Cardiology
05.2010 - 07.2011

Clinical Team Lead

Medical Specialists Of Northern Va.
03.2004 - 05.2010

Medical Assistant

Capital Podiatry
06.2003 - 02.2004

Medical Assistant Diploma -

Applied Career Training

High School Diploma -

Crossland High School
Joyce Valencerina