PROFILE SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline

ANDREA ALFARO

Dollar Tree Stores
Wharton,NJ
1
Language
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience

Bilingual Registered Clinical Medical Assistant with extensive experience in urgent care, urology, and primary care. Expertise in patient intake, triage, EHR documentation, and specialty procedures. Knowledgeable in cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal health, with a focus on improving patient communication and streamlining workflows. Dedicated to delivering efficient, patient-centered care in collaboration with healthcare specialists.

Work History

Customer Service Representative

3 Months
Dollar Tree Stores | 07.2026 - Current
  • Provided customer support for product location, pricing questions, and checkout processes on sales floor.
  • Accurately processed POS payments, handled cash card transactions, and completed returns in compliance with store procedures.
  • Addressed customer concerns professionally, escalating issues when required to maintain service standards.
  • Maintained organized front end to support sales readiness by restocking impulse items and recovering merchandise.

Bilingual Medical Assistant

5 Months
Lifeline Healthcare | 04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Conducted patient assessments and triage, recorded medical histories, and facilitated bilingual communication between patients and providers for accurate and patient-centered care.
  • Assisted with diagnostic coordination, encompassing ultrasounds, X-rays, mammograms, and follow-up reports, ensuring timely test results and improved care planning.
  • Processed patient care forms to ensure accurate documentation and compliance. and reports, including food and drug poisoning documentation, ADAM alerts, and emergency 911 calls, strengthening rapid response to critical events.
  • Managed scheduling, answering service, mailing, and IT/EHR support, streamlining office workflow and minimizing administrative delays.
  • Oversaw office operations, sterilization, and medication/vaccine storage protocols, optimizing clinic efficiency and ensuring safe, compliant patient care.

Bilingual Registered Clinical Medical Assistant - Urology

6 Months
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assisted urology providers with exams and procedures, collected urine and tissue specimens, and ensured complete documentation of imaging reports (X-rays, ultrasounds, mammograms).
  • Facilitated bilingual patient education regarding cancer screenings, therapies, and specialty procedures, increasing patient understanding and care compliance.
  • Coordinated referrals and consent forms for physical therapy, specialty treatments, and outpatient services, facilitating seamless transitions for patients across providers.
  • Processed state disability and compensation forms, liability insurance documentation, and wage reports, ensuring accuracy and enhancing patient access to benefits.
  • Maintained sterile environments, assisted with ENT procedures, and implemented accessibility accommodations, promoting patient safety and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Register Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

1 Year
MedExcel | 10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Performed patient intake, triage, and vital sign documentation for diverse patient populations, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, ensuring accurate clinical data entry in the EHR for timely evaluations.
  • Processed laboratory testing, including blood draws, urinalysis, and rapid diagnostic procedures, for patients presenting with acute injuries, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal issues, and chronic condition flare-ups, while adhering to CLIA and safety protocols.
  • Documented nursing clinical and procedure notes, communicated diagnostic results, and ensured continuity of care for urgent, emergent, and follow-up patients.
  • Assisted with wound care, immunizations, and allergy/immunology therapies for patients, enhancing recovery and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Managed drug inventory and vaccine storage, ensuring OSHA-compliant specimen handling to maintain regulatory compliance in high-volume clinical environment.

Education

Associate of Science - Health Information Technology

Ultimate Medical Academy | Tampa, FL | 07-2022

Dean’s List Recognition

  • Honoree of Honor Society May, 6, 2021
  • Dean's List May, 2026
  • 4.0 GPA

Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy

Lincoln Technical Institute | 03-2006

ADP-Kronos Payroll - Science Health Administration Managment

Computer Systems | 05-2020

Associate of Science - Registered Medical Assistant Science

Eastwick College/Hohokus | Ramsey, NJ | 05-2011
  • Dean's List Spring 2010
  • Relevant Coursework: AMT, CPR BLS Adult/Children, HIPPA
  • Professional Development National Healthcare Association- EKG Technician
  • 3.6 GPA

Associate of Science - BSN Nurse

Passaic County Community College | Paterson, NJ | 05-2023
  • Elected to Secretsryfor PCCC in 1998
  • Math Club Member
  • Extracurricular Activities: ESl, tutoring

Skills

Clinical & Patient Care
Patient intake & triage
Specimen collection techniques
Diagnostic imaging support
Wound care & immunizations
Specialty procedure support
Post-procedure care
Patient advocacy & bilingual education
Administrative & Office Operations
Appointment scheduling & referrals
Insurance documentation support
Prior authorizations support
Medical scribing
Telephone triage
Front office operations
Team collaboration
Document management
Customer relationship management
Electronic Health Records (EHR): Epic
Athena & other health systems
Microsoft Office Suite: Word
Excel
PowerPoint
IT & computer proficiency in clinical and administrative applications
HIPAA
OSHA & CLIA regulations
Infection control
sterilization & biohazard handling
Medication & vaccine inventory management
Specimen shipping & OSHA-compliant documentation
Accessibility accommodations
Interpersonal
Bilingual communication
Patient education
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Bilingual proficiency

Accomplishments

Certification Human Traffic

Certification Infection Control

Certification Office Systems MS, MS Office, Excel, Power Point

Certification Bilingual ESL Program

Certification

  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologist (AMT)
  • EKG Certification - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - National CPR Foundation
  • HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Beyond (for LPN Students)

Languages

Languages: Bilingual, Fluent in written and verbal English & Spanish

Interests

Phycology ADHC
Autism reading
Drug Addition recruitment
English second language teacher

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Dollar Tree Stores
07.2026 - CurrentRead More

Bilingual Medical Assistant

Lifeline Healthcare
04.2025 - 09.2025Read More

Bilingual Registered Clinical Medical Assistant - Urology

10.2024 - 04.2025Read More

Register Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

MedExcel
10.2023 - 10.2024Read More

Ultimate Medical Academy

Associate of Science from Health Information Technology
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Lincoln Technical Institute

Pharmacy Technician from Pharmacy
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Computer Systems

ADP-Kronos Payroll from Science Health Administration Managment
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Eastwick College/Hohokus

Associate of Science from Registered Medical Assistant Science
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Passaic County Community College

Associate of Science from BSN Nurse
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ANDREA ALFARO