Christina Pasciak
Howell
Summary
Detail-oriented medical professional specializing in medical assisting and medical scribing, with a proven track record of thriving in fast-paced environments. Excels in organizational skills and punctuality, contributing to team efficiency and patient care quality. Recognized for consistent career growth and readiness to tackle new challenges within the healthcare sector. Committed to enhancing team success and operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Logistic Associate
Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center
Red Bank
01.2024 - Current
- Operated a multi-line telephone system to answer incoming calls, determine the purpose of callers, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Monitored emergency and code alarms, making emergency announcements or routing emergency calls to appropriate locations.
- Alerted staff of emergency information and general announcements using PA system.
- Coordinated procedures related to patient release post-mortem
- Performed rounds within the emergency department to ensure patient's need are met.
Medical Assistant
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Answer phones promptly in a polite and professional manner
- Conducted preliminary physical assessments including measuring vitals such as blood pressure, weight, and temperature.
- Administered vaccines and injections
- Performed point-of-care testing for Hemoglobin A1C and urine samples.
- Ensured accuracy of patient records by updating medications, medical histories, and allergies.
- Coordinated retrieval of diagnostic reports for enhanced healthcare decision-making.
- Maintained an organized record of operational protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Managed front desk operations during assigned shifts.
Medical Scribe
OCEAN HEART GROUP
BRICK
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepare patients charts and gather patient’s testing for physician’s review
- Compiled detailed records of past medical, surgical, family, social history, medications and allergies.
- Recorded results of physical assessments.
- Prepared accurate documentation of test results and imaging reports following physician instructions.
- Performs cardiac clearance paperwork and coordinated with other facilities
- Assisted physicians in patient care by transcribing and entering orders into the Electronic Medical Record system.
- Prepared charts for upcoming appointments by retrieving relevant medical history from previous visits.
Home Health Aide
HEART TO HEART HOME CARE
STATEN ISLAND
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks and supported individuals with personal care needs.
- Managed administration of oral medications as directed by physician.
- Coordinated meal preparation to meet specific nutritional guidelines.
- Accompanied client to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
Medical Scribe
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES IN MEDICINE
STATEN ISLAND
10.2014 - 07.2020
- Accompanied the physician upon patient interview and examination
- Documented the physician dictated patient history, including history of present illness, review of systems, past medical and surgical history, family and social history, medications and allergies
- Documented physical examination findings and procedures as performed by the physician
- Recorded findings from laboratory and imaging studies based on physician's instructions.
- Organized and updated patient charts for accurate record-keeping.
- Scheduled and managed refills for intrathecal pump patients.
- Facilitated evaluation procedures for spinal cord stimulator candidates.
- Interacted regularly with device companies to ensure patient needs were addressed.
Senior Medical Assistant
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES IN MEDICINE
STATEN ISLAND
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring workflows ran smoothly.
- Streamlined processes for maintaining and replenishing medical supply levels.
- Ensured that all clinical areas were adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
- Verified patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, medications, allergies and confirming purpose of visit
- Prepared patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary
Medical Assistant
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES IN MEDICINE
STATEN ISLAND
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Answered phones promptly in a polite and professional manner
- Prepared patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature
- Verified patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, medications, allergies and confirming purpose of visit
- Retrieved clinical findings promptly for doctor review.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Ensured all documents were scanned before shift ended.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
Education
Biology degree -
KEAN UNIVERSITY – ONLINE PROGRAM
05-2025
Biology degree -
CUNY COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND
Staten island, NY05.2020
Medical Assistant -
SANFORD BROWN INSTITUE
Iselin, NJ07.2014
Skills
- Patient Care Documentation
- Maintain Confidentiality Under HIPAA
- Fast-Paced Environment Adaptability
- Collaborative Team Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Clinical Logistic Associate
Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH
08.2021 - 01.2024
Medical Scribe
OCEAN HEART GROUP
09.2020 - 08.2021
Home Health Aide
HEART TO HEART HOME CARE
04.2017 - 08.2020
Senior Medical Assistant
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES IN MEDICINE
03.2016 - 04.2017
Medical Scribe
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES IN MEDICINE
10.2014 - 07.2020
Medical Assistant
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES IN MEDICINE
01.2014 - 03.2016
Biology degree -
KEAN UNIVERSITY – ONLINE PROGRAM
Biology degree -
CUNY COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND
Medical Assistant -
SANFORD BROWN INSTITUE
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