Clara I. Ramos
Elizabeth,NJ
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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CCA Medical Assistant
Sanitas Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- 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.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Medical Assistant
Trinitas Physicians Practice
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Medical Assistant
North Jersey Orthopaedics
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- 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.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Medical Assistant
Foot & Ankle Physicians
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
Sales Associate
Carters Oshkosh
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
Medical Assistant
One Podiatry
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- 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 pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
Everest Institute
02.2013
High School Diploma -
Union County Vocational Technical School
Scotch Plains, NJ06.2009
Skills
- X-Ray Processing
- Performing EKGs
- Taking Vital Signs
- Dressing Removal
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Hazardous Waste and Disposal
- Sharps Disposal
- Performing Immunizations
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Explaining Instructions
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Referral Verification
- Administering Vaccines
- Performing Urinalysis
References
- Dominique Hernandez 732 900 2963
- Eva Saldana 908 906 1377
- Maira Lobo Lerma 908 342 0442
Timeline
CCA Medical Assistant
Sanitas Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Trinitas Physicians Practice
08.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Assistant
North Jersey Orthopaedics
10.2018 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
Foot & Ankle Physicians
06.2015 - 06.2017
Sales Associate
Carters Oshkosh
09.2014 - 09.2015
Medical Assistant
One Podiatry
08.2014 - 06.2015
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
Everest Institute
High School Diploma -
Union County Vocational Technical School
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