Well-qualified medical professional with experience in clinic and hospital settings. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Coastal Occupational Medicine
01.2020 - Current
Obtain and record vital signs, urinalysis, and medical history
Perform Federal Department of Transportation drug screens/breathalyzers
Ensure drivers maintain and control blood pressure, diabetes, and sleep apnea
Check in and register patients' and scan all medical files
Efficiently triage patients', perform EKG's, phlebotomy, strep and influenza exams, wound care, and splinting
Assist with minor surgical procedures such as suturing/staples, and air casts
Sustain stock of medical equipment in employee station and exam rooms
Run blood work, urinalysis, influenza, and rapid strep specimens in laboratory, send out proper labs
Emergency Room Technician
Westchester Square Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
Inventory management
Greet patients', obtain and record initial vital signs, set up for RN and Physician
Successfully perform EKG's, phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring and IV placement
Collect MRSA, VRE, wound, strep, and other specimens for cultures
Effectively prepare and assist RN's and Physician's with all emergency treatment for patients' i.e.: intubations, chest compressions, central lines, chest tubes, incision and drainage of cysts, sutures, and staples
Competent in giving basic oxygen therapy, wound care, and ambulating techniques
Quickly respond to patient needs, communicate patient care changes to the RN and Physician
Receptionist/Medical Assistant
Bronx Plastic Surgery
01.2009 - 01.2011
Greet and check patients' in, chart creation, and fund allocation
Set up patients for their consultations
Obtain and organize all patient charts for the following days appointments
Perform administrative duties: answering multi-line phone, scheduling and confirming appointments, computer work, faxing, copying, and file room maintenance
Complete surgical booking sheets for appropriate hospital
Assist with medical billing, coding, eligibility, and claims
Acquire prior authorization for consultations and surgeries
Assist with minor surgical procedures, clean and sterilize exam rooms and surgical instruments
Medical Records Clerk
New York Eye Surgery Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
Skillfully set up and perform glaucoma evaluations
Responsible for obtaining all patient charts for the following days appointments
Coordinate transportation for patients' whom have the proper insurance
Perform secretarial duties such as switchboard operator, scheduling and confirming appointments, computer work, faxing, copying, and filing