ANA ESPINAL
750 Summer St, Stamford,CT
Summary
Dynamic medical assistant skilled in enhancing patient experiences through effective communication and meticulous record-keeping. Proficient in managing clinical workflows, from patient intake to inventory oversight, ensuring optimal resource utilization and compliance with healthcare standards. Bilingual capabilities further enrich patient interactions and support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Inventory Manager
Pure Medical Aesthetics
Stamford, CT
08.2024 - Current
- Assist in patient intake and maintained accurate medical records.
- Prepare treatment rooms and ensured proper sterilization of instruments.
- Schedule patient appointments and manage office calendar efficiently.
- Support aesthetic procedures, addressing patient inquiries to enhance overall patient experience.
- Monitor inventory levels, ensuring timely reordering of supplies to support seamless operations.
- Educate patients on post-treatment care and recommend products to promote effective recovery.
- Keep examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepare for incoming patients.
- Collect, label and store laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Medical Assistant
Stamford Health
Stamford, CT
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Conducted preliminary physical tests to ensure accurate patient history documentation.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Partnered with local pharmacies to address and clarify medication-related issues for patients.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Collected and packaged biological specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring compliance with internal and laboratory protocols.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Coordinated and executed medical waste disposal according to governmental and organizational standards.
- Assisted with collections of Oral and Blood Screens.
Daycare Owner
Tiny Steps Daycare
Stamford, CT
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Developed and implemented creative curriculum to enhance children's expression and individuality through diverse daily activities.
- Established and maintained safe, child-friendly environment through effective security measures, sanitation practices, and comprehensive policies.
- Recorded children's growth, behavior and development, monitoring changes to discuss with parents or guardians.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address and resolve student behavioral and learning issues through proactive strategies.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in early childhood education settings.
Receptionist Assistant
State Farm
Stamford, CT
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Greeted guests upon office entry, including customers, delivery persons and official representatives.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
- Collected, sorted, and distributed mail and packages to ensure timely communication and delivery.
- Assessed customer needs and recommended tailored options and services to enhance satisfaction.
- Explained coverage options to potential policyholders, addressing questions and concerns to facilitate informed decisions.
- Interviewed prospective clients to gather information on financial needs and discuss any existing coverage.
- Researched and analyzed beneficial insurance and investment options and made recommendations to clients.
Medical Assistant
Radhika Jasthi, MD
Stamford, CT
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Conducted preliminary physical tests to ensure accurate recording of patient history results.
- Collected and packaged biological specimens for diagnostic testing, facilitating timely internal and laboratory analysis.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Streamlined organization of charts, documents, and supplies to enhance team productivity.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Coordinated and executed medical waste disposal according to governmental and organizational standards.
Medical Assistant Internship
Heart Physician
Stamford, CT
- Interviewed patients to gather medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs, ensuring accurate records for effective treatment.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed patient messages to physicians regarding concerns, condition updates, and refill requests, facilitating timely patient care.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Performed routine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Coordinated with pharmacies to submit and refill prescriptions, ensuring continuity of patient medication management.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Sorted and filed charts, documents, and supplies to support efficient team workflow.
Education
Certified Medical Assistance -
Sanford-Brown Institute
East White Plains, NY06-2012
High School Diploma -
Westhill High School
Stamford, CT06-2011
Some College (No Degree) -
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NYSome College (No Degree) -
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CTSkills
- Policy Management
- Diagnostic testing assistance
- Medical equipment
- Organization
- Supply chain management
- Attention to detail
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Time management
- Medical billing
- Medical procedures
- Charting
- Inventory management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Inventory Manager
Pure Medical Aesthetics
08.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Stamford Health
12.2021 - 07.2024
Daycare Owner
Tiny Steps Daycare
11.2019 - 11.2021
Receptionist Assistant
State Farm
02.2018 - 10.2019
Medical Assistant
Radhika Jasthi, MD
Medical Assistant Internship
Heart Physician
Certified Medical Assistance -
Sanford-Brown Institute
High School Diploma -
Westhill High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Hofstra University
Some College (No Degree) -
Norwalk Community College