Amanda Scimeca

Community Support Specialist December 2021-February 2022

• Provided individualized care and family education on COVID-19 and related assistance programs to clients referred by other departments
• Triaged and coordinated next steps for assistance and care for individuals in need of a variety of services
• Regularly researched and updated catalogue to establish information on available resources was up to date and accurate

Case Investigator October 2021-February 2022

• Collected and carefully entered data into statewide medical database
• Able to present complex medical information in such a way that clients were able to understand
• Communicated with clients in a professional and empathetic manner
• Successfully adapted to regular changes outlined by state and local management teams

Contact Tracer January 2021-June 2021

• Mastered multiple software systems and used each concurrently (Microsoft Teams and Office Suite, DOH, CISCO, WEBex, Amazon Web Services, Dimagi CommCare, Dayforce and translation services)
• Performed remote work duties using various programs and databases to collect and record information and interact with team members throughout NYS for meetings, trainings and workshops
• Served as first point of contact for Call Center and Local Health Departments
• Professionally conducted phone interviews with individuals effected by COVID-19
• Communicated vital health information and provided quarantine guidance

• Registered and assisted students/staff with routine checks and diagnostic testing for COVID-19
• Helped to set up, restock, and breakdown testing facility
• Transported specimens to laboratory for processing
• Followed safety and confidentiality protocols

• Solicited cash and in-kind donations from community members and foundations
• Purchased and delivered needed supplies to local charity organizations
• Managed budgets and provided end of year reports
• Coordinated volunteers
• Raised and donated over $100,000 to three local organizations

• Developed lessons and taught information literacy and computer skills to middle school students
• Collaborated with and taught alongside classroom teachers
• Maintained, organized, upgraded, and oversaw library media center and computer labs
• Created and managed operating budgets for library and computer labs
• Provided technology instruction and assistance to faculty
• Participated in district-wide technology committee, responsible for creating technology curriculum and workshops and purchase of software, hardware and infrastructure

• Developed lessons and taught information literacy and computer skills to K-8 students
• Maintained, organized, upgraded, and oversaw library media center and computer labs
• Created and managed operating budgets for library and computer lab

• Executed laboratory testing in immunohematology, microbiology, and serology
• Primarily worked in blood bank to perform blood grouping and compatibility tests for immediate transfusion
• Collaborated with the transfusion team
• Ensured compliance with government requirements, hospital policies, and laboratory procedures
• Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively
• Conducted maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instruments
• Maintained accurate records of all blood and biological samples

Medical Technologist June 2000-August 2002

• Performed highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes
• Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and immunology
• Principally worked independently in immunology, performing tests, QC, equipment maintenance and restocking
• Collaborated with several automated testing companies in assessing new equipment
• Worked on-call for maternal HIV testing and reporting

Specimen Processing 1999-2000

• Prepared specimens used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
• Ensured proper documentation and handling of all specimens according to laboratory protocol