Astrid Castro
Ronkonkoma,NY
Summary
Personable, friendly, experienced Medical Assistant seeking interesting position with a growing practice. Fluent in English and Spanish. Experienced with pediatric patients. Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Stonybrook Dermatolgy Surgical Department
Stonybrook, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Assisting patients and doctors in Mohs surgeries
- Help manage the workflow of the unit
- Doing pre-op and post-op calls, to check on patients after Mohs surgery
- Doing sterile surgical trays, and preparing operating rooms for next day surgeries
- Stocking rooms, checking on patients throughout their Mohs procedure, etc.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as wound care methods.
Medical Assistant
Greenberg Dermatology
Smithtown, NY
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
Medical Assistant
HRHcare Clinic
Brentwood, NY
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for rooming patients, and documenting all their medical history
- Assisting the doctors in the room
- Stocking and preparing the rooms for the next day.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Rajesh Mariwalla
West Islip, NY
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Responsible for assisting patients and doctors
- Prepare the examination room before the doctors come in by taking patients' vital signs
- Skilled in phlebotomy and performing EKG.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Oakdale BOCES
01.2012
Diploma -
Bay Shore High School
01.2012
Skills
- Procedure Assistance
- Inventory Management
- Patient-focused care
- Medical Billing
- Data Entry
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Terminology
- Patient-handling equipment
- Patient Management
- Wound care and irrigation
- Compassionate
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Appointment Setting
- Adaptable
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Equipment Sterilization
- Reliable transportation
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Stonybrook Dermatolgy Surgical Department
03.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Greenberg Dermatology
06.2021 - 01.2022
Medical Assistant
HRHcare Clinic
01.2016 - 01.2019
Medical Assistant
Dr. Rajesh Mariwalla
01.2013 - 07.2015
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Oakdale BOCES
Diploma -
Bay Shore High School
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