Arlene Almanzar
Medical Assistant
Long Island City,NY
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - TEMP
Morledge Medical
01.2020 - Current
- Escorting patients to examination room, attain vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, height & weight, EKGs, Spirometry, Urinalysis, and Venipunctures (or generate blood requisitions for patient’s perspective laboratory) as needed
- Preparing the exam rooms prior to patient visit (cleaning rooms and re-stocking supplies between patients)
- Fulfilling patient care responsibilities which include updating patient history, collecting blood and urine specimens
- Inputting patient data into the practice management system
- Completing clerical responsibilities which that include, sending/receiving/scanning medical records, obtaining diagnostic reports, hospital notes & referral information, completing forms/requisitions, managing the charting process & sending specimens to labs.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - TEMP
TPF Nursing Registry, Inc
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed various duties which included escorting patients to the examination room, collecting patient’s chief complaint(s), attaining vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, height and weight, Visual Acuity, Rapid Strep, Rapid HIV, HCG, Glucose finger stick, EKGs, Urinalysis, and Venipunctures.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - TEMP
Winston Staffing
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Directed patients to examination room(s), collected patient’s history and chief complaints, attained vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, height and weight (including BMI), Hearing and Snellen Chart Tests (for Pediatric patients), EKGs, and drew blood when required
- Accomplished doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, and updating patient information
- Assisted/attended physician(s) during patient examination for site assessment and/or minor surgery, procedure/biopsy set-up, collecting and labeling all specimens correctly
- Cleaned, sterilized, and prepared surgical instruments, gathered equipment in exam room/treatment area, and ensured equipment was functioning and in good working condition
- Answered phones and greeted patients, served as interpreter for bilingual patients, handled patient inquiries, and scheduled appointments
- Maintained inventory and stocks rooms, checked supplies and expired medications, and discarded medical waste properly.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
NY School for Medical and Dental Assistants
Long Island City, NYA.A.S., Degree in Office Administration - undefined
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NYSkills
Maintained a reputation with doctors, colleagues and patients as competent, knowledgeable and a helpful professional
Proficient in Infection Control, EKGs, Spirometry, Laboratory Procedures including Venipuncture, Hematology, and Urinalysis
Commended on interpersonal communication skills, accuracy in patient history, charting, and other documentation
CPR Certified
Hablo Español
Medical Terminology
Patient-focused care
Organizational Skills
Good Telephone Etiquette
Self-Directed
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Qualifications Summary
Certified and dedicated Medical Assistant, with proficiency in phlebotomy. Over 10 years of experience working in clinical settings, medical practices, hospitals, and performing high-volume venipunctures daily.
Hospital Experience
- Beth Israel
- New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
- Lenox Hill
- NYU Langone Medical Center/Tisch
- New York Methodist
- St. Luke’s - Roosevelt Hospital
Health Center Experience
- NYU Student Health Center
- Mt. Sinai Family Health Associates
- New York Hospital of Queens Family Health Center
Areas Of Experience
- Cardiology
- Gerontology
- Oncology/Hematology
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
- Internal Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Podiatry
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
- Otolaryngology
- Pulmonary
- Gastroenterology
- OBGYN
- Pediatrics
- Urology
Timeline
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - TEMP
Morledge Medical
01.2020 - Current
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - TEMP
TPF Nursing Registry, Inc
01.2019 - 01.2020
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - TEMP
Winston Staffing
01.2010 - 01.2019
Medical Assistant Certificate -
NY School for Medical and Dental Assistants
A.A.S., Degree in Office Administration - undefined
Borough of Manhattan Community College