Cherish Quijano
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with 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 deadline-driven environment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Rafieh Pharmacy
01.2023 - Current
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Wyckoff Hospital Medical Center
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Completed clinical vitals including bilirubin checks for newborns.
- Measured patient spirometry for Pulmonologist visits
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests venipuncture and heel stick preparing specimens for analysis.
- Promoted preventive health measures through educational materials distribution aimed at maintaining children''s overall well being with well care visit packages according to their age
- assisted physicians with school physicals, WIC forms and CIR for vaccines
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Medical Assistant
Dr Syed Hussan
04.2009 - 10.2018
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
- Assisted physicians with minor procedures, including preparing and sterilizing instruments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients
- Adapted quickly to changes in test protocols or methodologies, maintaining productivity during periods of transition.
- Performed venipuncture, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients using various techniques including straight needle, butterfly needle, syringe methods to accommodate diverse patient needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
- Demonstrated excellent manual dexterity during blood draws, ensuring minimal discomfort for patients throughout the procedure.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
ASA College
Brooklyn, NY06.2008
Skills
- Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- Dosage Form Preparation
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Electronic Charting
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- Critical Thinking
- Vital signs monitoring
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Valid NY state driver's license
- Wound Care
- Standards Compliance
- Medical Procedures
- Heart saver First Aid CPR AED
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Rafieh Pharmacy
01.2023 - Current
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Wyckoff Hospital Medical Center
01.2018 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant
Dr Syed Hussan
04.2009 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
ASA College
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