Salma Sanchez
Queens,NY
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant seeking to maintain a full-time position where I can use my skills and passion for helping other. While continuing to develop and enhance my hands on skills and knowledge in the medical field as a part for your team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Astoria Dermatology
25-83 31st St 2nd Floor, Astoria, NY 11102, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Obtained and updated an average of 50 patients' medical histories, allergies, and chief complaints.
- Administered injections as directed by the physicians.
- Aided healthcare providers during biopsies, excisions, ED &' C, cyst drainages, cryotherapy, and laser treatments.
- Assisted the doctor in minor surgical procedures.
- Set up for cosmetic procedures such as micro-needling, lip filler, botox, and BBL.
- Conducted UVB light treatment for patients with psoriasis.
- Performed venipuncture procedures to prepare for PRP.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were sterilized properly after each use.
- Ensured clear understanding of medical information for Spanish-speakers.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Applied and changed pressure dressings on wounds to prevent infection, and check for healing.
Medical Assistant
Sunnyside Pediatrics
4224 Greenpoint Ave, Queens, NY
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Completed a 3-month internship, gaining hands-on experience in a pediatric clinic.
- Directed patients from the waiting area into an exam room at the start of their appointment.
- Collected and documented patients' vital signs, health history, allergies, and chief complaints.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms, eye examinations, strep testing, and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Conducted finger punctures on younger patients.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Translated for Spanish-speaking patients.
Education
Associates Degree In Medical Assistance - Medical Assisting
The New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants
Long Island City, NY08-2033
High School Diploma -
Williamsburg High School For Arts And Technology
Brooklyn06.2020
Skills
- Certified Phlebotomist (NPA)
- CPR certified
- EKG
- Finger puncture
- Procedure assistance
- Knowledge of HIPAA
- Knowledge of ICD-10 Coding
- Medical terminology
- Time management skills
- Compassionate
- Patient care
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Astoria Dermatology
07.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Sunnyside Pediatrics
07.2023 - 09.2023
Associates Degree In Medical Assistance - Medical Assisting
The New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants
High School Diploma -
Williamsburg High School For Arts And Technology
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