Carolyn Perez

Senior Medical Assistant to Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine under Women's Institute Umbrella. Interview patients and record their medical history

• Measure patients' vital signs, such as their blood pressure and weight
• Help physicians with patient examinations
• Give patients injections or medications as directed by physicians and as permitted by state law
• Collect and prepare samples of blood and other specimens for laboratory tests
• Enter patient information, such as their vital signs and test results, into medical records
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
• Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.

Assist nursing supervisor with maintaining efficient patient flow and quality care during clinic hours. Provide supervision and mentoring to Medical Assistants. Coordinate and schedule procedures and minor surgeries for the clinic. Assist surgical team before, during, and after surgical and procedures. Administration of time system. Diabetes and nutrition education. Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.

• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
• Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
• Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
• Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
• Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.

• Assessing workplace environments to identify potential health hazards and risks. Conducting evaluations of physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic factors that may impact employee health and safety.
• Contributed on developing and implementing health surveillance programs to monitor the health status of workers exposed to occupational hazards including but not limited to regular medical examinations, health assessments, and monitoring of exposure levels to ensure early detection of work-related illnesses or injuries.
• Designed and implemented health promotion programs aimed at educating workers about occupational health and safety practices. These programs included training sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns to promote healthy behaviors and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses.
• When work-related injuries or illnesses occurred, provided medical care and treatment to affected employees as well as collaborating with other physicians and employers to develop return-to-work plans and rehabilitation programs to facilitate the recovery and reintegration of injured workers.
• Assisted in managing disability cases by evaluating the medical status of workers, assessing their functional capacity, and determining their ability to perform job duties by providing recommendations for workplace accommodations and modifications to support employees with disabilities in returning to work.
• Ensured that the work place complyed with occupational health and safety regulations and standards. Advised employers on legal requirements related to health and safety in the workplace and help implement measures to maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations.