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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
Warrenton, VA
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
Manassas, VA
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
Warrenton, VA
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
Centreville, VA
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
Fairfax, VA
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
Annandale, VA
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
Fairfax, VA
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.
Reston, 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
Merrifield, VA
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