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CYNTRA Maharaj

Glen Cove,NY

Summary

Highly motivated and committed, detail-oriented professional with a proven history of superior performance at individual, team, and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Looking to bring my medical background and team-building skills to improve satisfaction ratings and patient retention.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Medical Assistant

Northwell Health Multi-Specialty Center
Glen Cove, NY
05.2021 - Current

Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Colorectal, Urology, Endocrinology

Pre-surgical, Allergy/Immunology, Bariatric Surgery, Sleep Studies, Pulmonology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Facial Plastics, Otolaryngology

  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Assisted physicians with special in-office procedures and examinations including pelvic exams, cystoscopy, bladder installation, endoscopy, cyst removal, papa, smear, colposcopy, thyroid biopsy, frenectomy, uroflow, urodynamics
  • Collected and assisted providers in collection of specimens
  • Performed phlebotomy under provider orders; adhered to infection control standards.
  • Performed point-of-care testing such as A1c, Glucose, urinalysis, and pregnancy.
  • Performed and documented daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment.
  • Maintained orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocked assigned rooms and cupboards and ensured par levels of supplies were maintained
  • Performed EKG/Electrocardiograms as directed.
  • Established excellent interpersonal relations with patients, families, and staff
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Updated expiration, and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies.

Medical Assistant

Pro Health - Port Washington Pediatrics
Port Washington, NY
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, performed vitals and other essential examinations within the scope of practice
  • Prepared exam rooms for use including disinfecting, preparing equipment stocking all rooms
  • Collected urine specimen, performed urinalysis and recorded the results in the patient’s medical record for the prescriber to review
  • Completed requisitions, labeled and routed specimens to the laboratory.
  • Maintained logs with accurate documentation.
  • Alternatively took on the role of receptionist which included duties such as greeting and checking patients, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance eligibility, maintaining heavy call volume, filling out forms, generating referrals, and queuing prescriptions for approval

Medical Assistant

Southern Medical Center
San Fernando , Trinidad And Tobago
04.1998 - 02.2005
  • Measured and recorded vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
  • Recorded patient interview, history and chief complaint.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Prepared patients for examination and performed routine screening tests such as onsite glucose testing
  • Prepared and administered medications with physician’s authorizations
  • Changed dressings, applied and removed bandage.
  • Maintained supplies and equipment, stocked and sterilized instruments.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
06.2024

Medical Assisting

Hunter Business School
Levittown, NY
12.2020

Skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • Point of Care Testing - Urinalysis , EKG, HbA1C, Glucose POCT
  • Instrument Sterilization/High-Level Disinfection
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Medical Prior authorization
  • EMR- Allscripts, Centricity, EPIC
  • Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (Excel PowerPoint, Access)
  • Google Cloud (Drive, Docs Meet)
  • File Management
  • Simple dressings

Certification


  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
  • CPR

Timeline

Lead Medical Assistant

Northwell Health Multi-Specialty Center
05.2021 - Current

Medical Assistant

Pro Health - Port Washington Pediatrics
12.2020 - 05.2021

Medical Assistant

Southern Medical Center
04.1998 - 02.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Nassau Community College

Medical Assisting

Hunter Business School


  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
  • CPR
CYNTRA Maharaj