ALBERT TORRES
Port Jefferson Station
Summary
Medical professional prepared for this role, bringing valuable experience in clinical and administrative functions. Known for reliable support in patient care and effective communication with healthcare teams. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet changing priorities. Proficient in patient interaction, medical record management, and office support tasks.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
Port Jefferson Station, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake processes, ensuring accurate data entry and documentation.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule patient appointments efficiently.
- Delivered patient education on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient information for physician review.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and service delivery outcomes.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Assisted in the development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Medical Assistant
Primary PartnerCare Management Group
Smithtown, NY
11.2020 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Showed patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections
- Collected blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Follow up call to patients to ensure they have there proper recent lab results.
Medical Assistant
Mather Endocrinology
Port Jefferson Station, NY
03.2019 - Current
- As a part of the team at Mather Endocrinology i am responsible for getting the patients all set up for the doctor by performing vital signs and making sure that they have up to date labs and imaging reports.
- Also a big part of my day is to make sure all patient cases are being followed up on and addressed promptly.Other duties include discussing lab results with patients, pre visit planning, and answering the phones.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
PLATINUM FAMILY MEDICINE
Miller Place, NY
06.2017 - Current
- PPD placements and specific vaccine administration
- Filing of all charts
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
- Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
- Collected blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Quater master
United States Navy
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Quater Master 01/2016-01/2017(injury)
- Responsible for Customer Relations, Security Operations, Fire Fighting, Basic First Aide
- Computer Literate: Navigational Safety System (NSS), Defense Messaging System (DMS), Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop
- Procure, correct, and use navigational and oceanographic publications and charts, maintain and use navigational instruments
- Conduct weather observations and keep logs and records
- Determine ships position by visual and electronic means and proficient in the nautical rules-of-the-road to prevent collisions at sea
Medical Assistant
Patchogue Pediatrics
Patchogue, NY
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Showed patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
- Collected blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Performed routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
- Contacted medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
- Changed dressings on wounds.
- Set up medical laboratory equipment.
- Performed general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation or completing insurance forms.
- Greeted and logged in patients arriving at office or clinic.
- Scheduled appointments for patients.
- Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment.
Mason Worker
Long Island Contractor-selden
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Analyzed the width and length of area and design a plan for construction
- Built wooden and metal frames to pour and contain wet concrete
- Selected and mixed cement and mortar in adequate proportion depending on the application of masonry work
- Prepared a mixture of concrete and plaster to cover the surfaces
- Used trowels of different shapes and sizes to level and clear away excess concrete
- Choose right measurements of bricks and stones for erecting structures
- Survey the projects and discuss possibilities and shortcoming with site supervisors
- Performed construction of pavements, steps, drains and gutters
- Organized tools and kept them clean after the tasks are completed
- Applied stucco plastering on new as well as existing surfaces
- Prepared cement molds for variety of masonry applications
Medical Assistant Externship
ADVANCED ORTHOPEDICS
Patchogue, NY
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Successfully completed 160 hours of externship in internal medicine practice
- Administered and dispensed medications
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients' examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean and escort patients to rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
- Change dressing on wounds
- Assist physician with exams needing of the ultrasound
- Greet and log in patients arriving at office.
- Inventory check for office supplies that are running low.
- Performed suture removal, staple removal, casting removal and splint removal
Server/Cocktail Attendant
Survey
Wading River, NY
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines for special diets are followed.
- Clean and sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, and facilities.
- Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
- Place food servings on plates and trays according to orders or instructions.
- Load trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments.
- Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.
- Stock service stations with items such as ice, napkins, and straws.
- Remove trays and stack dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished.
Education
High school or equivalent - Education
BRANFORD HALL CAREER INSTITUTE
Bohemia, NY01.2015
Skills
- EKG (10 years)
- HIPAA (10 years)
- INFECTION CONTROL (10 years)
- MICROSOFT OFFICE (10 years)
- Venipuncture (10 years)
- Receptionist
- Vital Signs
- Injections
- EMR
- Patient Care
- CPR
- CPR Certified
- EHR
- Microsoft Word
- Filing
- Scheduling
- Venipuncture (10 years)
- Medical Imaging
- Plastering
- Masonry
- Stucco
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Laboratory Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Triage
- Insurance Verification
- Medical terminology
- Patient-focused care
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Professionalism and ethics
- Complex Problem-solving
- Fluent in [languages]
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- CPR Certification
- Secret Clearance
- Top Secret Clearance
- AED Certification
- BLS Certification
Military Service
- Branch: United States Navy
- Rank: e3
Additional Information
- Clinical Skills
- Malpractice Awareness
- Microsoft Office
- EKG
- Patient Assessment
- Infection Control
- Insurance Authorizations
- Medical Software
- HIPAA Compliance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
04.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Primary PartnerCare Management Group
11.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Mather Endocrinology
03.2019 - Current
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
PLATINUM FAMILY MEDICINE
06.2017 - Current
Quater master
United States Navy
01.2016 - 01.2017
Medical Assistant
Patchogue Pediatrics
01.2015 - 01.2016
Medical Assistant Externship
ADVANCED ORTHOPEDICS
01.2015 - 01.2015
Server/Cocktail Attendant
Survey
01.2013 - 01.2015
Mason Worker
Long Island Contractor-selden
01.2012 - 01.2016
High school or equivalent - Education
BRANFORD HALL CAREER INSTITUTE