Candelaria Amaya
Medford
Summary
Certified clinical medical assistant seeking for and maintain full-time position. fluent in Spanish and English with excellent communication and active listening skills, and a passion for helping patients. I offer strong interpersonal and organizational skills, along with a proactive and resourceful approach to patient care. With solid administrative skills and a flexible schedule, my goal is to use my strengths and quick learning ability to provide exceptional care while developing professionally in a dynamic health care environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Peds First Pediatrics
05.2023 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Lab Medical Assistant
New York Health
04.2024 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Demonstrated proficiency in handling difficult venipuncture cases with minimal discomfort to patients.
- Collected blood specimens following strict protocols to ensure sample integrity.
- Applied venipuncture techniques to collect blood samples from patients of all ages.
- Provided clear instructions to patients regarding aftercare procedures to prevent complications.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
Eastern Long Island Academy Applied Technology
06.2020
High School Diploma -
Patchogue-Medford High School
Medford, NY06.2020
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Proficiency in basic computer applications
- Strong work ethic
- Active Listening
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Electronic Medical Records
- CPR
- Problem Solving Abilities
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient-Focused Care
- Compassionate
- Patient Flow Management
- Inventory Management
- Indirect Patient Care
- Venipuncture
- Patient-focused care
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Fluent in Languages
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lab Medical Assistant
New York Health
04.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Peds First Pediatrics
05.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant -
Eastern Long Island Academy Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Patchogue-Medford High School
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