PRISCILA ORTEGA
San Luis
Summary
Dedicated Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and Health Investigator with over 6 years of experience in public health. Expertise in communicable disease investigations, patient education, and case management, supporting HIV/STI prevention and TB services. Proven ability to enhance community health outcomes through effective collaboration and targeted interventions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant / Health Investigator
Yuma County Health Department
04.2021 - Current
- Expedited follow-up on enteric diseases through effective investigation and coordination.
- Enhanced patient assessments by interviewing for symptoms, exposures, and food sources.
- Improved case management by liaising with labs and epidemiology staff efficiently.
- Ensured accurate documentation of case investigations within EPIC and health databases.
- Strengthened TB case management by adhering to treatment protocols and performing tests.
- Advanced immunization services via patient screening, documentation, and vaccine education.
- Facilitated patient intake and STI risk assessments for better counseling outcomes.
- Boosted community health education at events, promoting disease prevention strategies.
- Enhanced patient care access through English-Spanish medical interpretation services.
Medical Assistant
Pinnacle Health Care
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and post-injury support.
- Conducted alcohol and drug testing in compliance with DOT and federal guidelines.
- Provided on-call workers’ compensation services and coordinated patient care.
- Assisted providers with patient assessments, examinations, and clinical procedures.
- Administered injections and performed blood draws / phlebotomy.
- Conducted CDL physicals and Federal (DOT) physical examinations.
- Managed patient intake, vital signs, documentation, and scheduling.
- Maintained accurate, HIPAA-compliant medical records.
Education
Certificate - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Regional Center For Border Health
Somerton, AZ05-2018
Skills
- Enteric disease analysis
- STI prevention expertise
- TB Skin Testing (TST) & Lab Draws
- Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection
- Patient Intake, Interviews & Risk Assessments
- Case Management & Public Health Referrals
- Community Outreach & Health Education
- Phone Triage & Appointment Coordination
- EPIC Electronic Health Records
- Medical Interpretation (English/Spanish)
- Data Tracking & Reporting (Microsoft Excel)
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- Venipuncture expertise
- Vital sign monitoring
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Regional Center for Border Health — Certified May 2018
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Spanish (Fluent)
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant / Health Investigator
Yuma County Health Department
04.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Pinnacle Health Care
08.2018 - 04.2021
Certificate - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Regional Center For Border Health