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Damaris Cruz

Queens,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.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant Technician

USA Veins Clinics
2023.01 - Current
  • Improved communication between clinical staff members through effective coordination of schedules and task delegation.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Scheduled appointments and registered patients
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Prepare patients before procedures and clean up after
  • Prep rooms with sterlerize supplies for procedures
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Performed phlebotomy procedures accurately and efficiently, minimizing patient discomfort during blood draws.
  • Obtained Patient medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Assist doctors during Endovenous Laser Therapy procedures in accordance with instructions and individual doctor preferences.
  • Ensure patient receipt of post-procedure instructions and how to obtain medication if needed.
  • Maintain procedure rooms by ensuring that they are neat and ready for use at all times.
  • Greet patients and escort them to the examination rooms; assist patients with the completion of forms as necessary.
  • Train new staff as needed.
  • Work various hours and overtime as required.


Cashier

SSP America JFK Airport
2022.08 - 2023.01
  • Process orders and enter them accurately into the POS system.
  • Received and processed payments.
  • Provided food service to costumers as per service standards.
  • Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
  • Ensure that the work area is clean throughout the day.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Cashier

Dollar Tree
2020.06 - 2022.07
  • Maintains Security of all cash
  • Receives merchandise
  • Maintains a pleasant, friendly, cooperative attitude with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Medical Assistant Student Internship

Boulevard Multi Specialty
2022.10 - 2022.12

Medical Assistant Training
● Answering phones
● Scheduling appointments
● Checking in patients
● Preparing rooms for patients
● Measuring vital signs
● Patient Education
● Filling out forms
● Urine Analysis/ Urine Dipsticks
● EKG

● PPD Test
● Finger sticks

  • Vision Test


Phlebotomy Technician (Internships)

Centro Medico Latino
2022.11 - 2023.12

Phlebotomy Training
● Identify patients via ID, medical record, or other means
● Explaining procedures to patients
● Comforting patients that might be nervous about needles
● Taking blood pressure, pulse, and respiration readings
● Preparing patient before drawing blood
● Perform venipunctures and finger sticks
● Accurately labeling blood samples
● Sending blood, urine, and fecal samples to the lab for testing
● Sterilization equipment and cleaning workspace
● Updating patient medical records
● Calling LabCorp’s for specimen pick up

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant

Queensborough Community College, City University of New York
Queens, NY
06.2023

High School Diploma -

Hillcrest High School
Queens, NY
06.2017

Skills

  • Procedure Assistance
  • Laboratory Specimen Collection
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Clear Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Emergency procedures understanding
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Equipment Setup
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Tray Organization
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Examination Preparation
  • Updating Medical Records
  • Monitoring patient progress
  • Vital Signs Documentation
  • Basic Math
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Knowledge of Sterilization Techniques

Certifications

CPR/BLS Certified, American Heart Association 2022
National Health Career Association Phlebotomy Certification awarded April 2023
National Health Career Association Clinical Medical Assistant Certification awarded October 2023

Timeline

Medical Assistant Technician

USA Veins Clinics
2023.01 - Current

Phlebotomy Technician (Internships)

Centro Medico Latino
2022.11 - 2023.12

Medical Assistant Student Internship

Boulevard Multi Specialty
2022.10 - 2022.12

Cashier

SSP America JFK Airport
2022.08 - 2023.01

Cashier

Dollar Tree
2020.06 - 2022.07

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant

Queensborough Community College, City University of New York

High School Diploma -

Hillcrest High School
Damaris Cruz