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Bintou Dembele

New York

Summary

Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to manage high-volume patient loads while ensuring compliance with HIPAA protocols. Strong communicator and team collaborator, dedicated to enhancing patient experiences and optimizing healthcare delivery.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
The Bronx
12.2024 - Current

Hematology/ Oncology Department

  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Call patients into exams rooms, take and record vital signs, and assist physicians during patient care.
  • Supervise and support doctors to ensure they stay on schedule, maintaining efficient patient flow.
  • Manage a high-volume patient load, assisting with nearly 200 patients per day.
  • Review patient charts for upcoming appointments, lab results and ensure accurate data entry, including patient information and vitals.

Medical Assistant

CityMD
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Administered medications under physician's supervision.
  • Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of a supervising physician.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.

Home Health Aide

Affirm Home Care
Manhattan
07.2019 - 12.2024
  • Helping with tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
  • Assisting with transfers (getting in and out of bed, chairs), ambulation (walking), and using assistive devices like canes or walkers.
  • Taking and recording vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), observing changes in condition, and reporting concerns to healthcare professionals.
  • Providing companionship, reassurance, and encouragement to the patient.
  • Reminding patients to take medications, assisting with dosage, and ensuring proper storage.

Medical Assistant Intern

Nephrology Diagnostic Center
Bronx
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Collected details on client medical history, medications, and allergy information.
  • Prepared lab specimens such as blood, urine, stool for diagnostic tests.
  • Guided patients to examination rooms, responded to inquiries, and assisted doctors in exam preparations.

Education

Bachelor's - Healthcare Administration

Lehman College
The Bronx, NY
12.2026

General Associate - Pre-nursing

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
06.2014

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Treatment setup
  • Inventory and supply management
  • Electronic health records
  • Patient care
  • Data entry
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication

Languages

  • French
  • English

Certification

  • Certified Medical Assistant

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
12.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

CityMD
10.2022 - 12.2024

Medical Assistant Intern

Nephrology Diagnostic Center
02.2022 - 07.2022

Home Health Aide

Affirm Home Care
07.2019 - 12.2024

Bachelor's - Healthcare Administration

Lehman College

General Associate - Pre-nursing

Lansing Community College
Bintou Dembele