Benita Mohabir
Queens
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with a 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 a deadline-driven environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
NYU Langone Health-Center For Women's Health
09.2023 - Current
- Enhance clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests
- Facilitate seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications
- Ensure patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions
- Prepare examination rooms and ensure they are stocked with necessary supplies
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as blood draws and specimen collection
- Sterilize and maintain medical instruments
- Provide patients with information on medications, procedures, and follow-up care
- Ensure that patients understand and follow care plans prescribed by healthcare providers
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment
Medical Assistant Team Leader
Viva Eve Women's Healthcare
01.2019 - 09.2023
- Overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the medical assistant team
- Work closely with medical staff, administrative personnel, and other healthcare professionals to uphold high standards of patient service and satisfaction
- Provide leadership and guidance to the medical assistant team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
- Conduct regular team meetings to communicate updates, discuss challenges, and promote continuous improvement
- Ensure that medical assistants adhere to established clinical protocols and follow proper procedures for patient care
- Direct patients to exam rooms, record vital signs, field questions, and prepare for physician examinations
- Performed venipuncture, point of care testing, nasopharyngeal swabs, EKGs, and NSTs and prepare specimens for transport to laboratory
- Assist providers with basic exams and procedures, with or without sedation
- Maintain sterile environments, prep for sterile procedures, and clean and sterilize surgical instruments
- Maintain medical equipment including contacting technicians for repairs or troubleshooting
- Participate in the hiring, training, and development of medical assistant staff
- Monitor team performance, and provide constructive feedback for professional growth
- Handle all laboratory inquiries, work with reps to develop custom panels based on provider needs, and communicate closely with reps to ensure patient and provider needs are met
- Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed
Cashier
Food Universe Marketplace
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
- Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
Medical Assistant Intern
My Doc Urgent Care
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Created and prepared patient charts accurately for clinics and medical professionals.
- Verified confidentiality of patient information and data to alleviate potential data breaches.
- Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews.
- Prepared patients for electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Maintained biohazard waste
Education
Pursuing A.A.S in Health Sciences
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY2025
Medical Assistant Certificate -
ACE Institute of Technology
Queens11.2018
Certificate in - I.T Fundamentals & Networking Essentials
Global Technology Inc.
Guyana2017
High School Diploma - in General Studies
The Bishops' High School
Guyana2014
Skills
- Problem Anticipation & Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Attention to Details
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Teamwork
- Surgical & Medical Assisting
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Support
Timeline
Medical Assistant
NYU Langone Health-Center For Women's Health
09.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant Team Leader
Viva Eve Women's Healthcare
01.2019 - 09.2023
Medical Assistant Intern
My Doc Urgent Care
08.2018 - 11.2018
Cashier
Food Universe Marketplace
01.2018 - 02.2019
Pursuing A.A.S in Health Sciences
New York City College of Technology
Medical Assistant Certificate -
ACE Institute of Technology
Certificate in - I.T Fundamentals & Networking Essentials
Global Technology Inc.
High School Diploma - in General Studies
The Bishops' High School
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