Damian R. Melendez
North Brunswick
Summary
To secure a challenging position within a progressive organization which would enable me to utilize a broad range of my skills and offer the potential for my advancement in a company.
Professional with background in administrative support, known for high standards and results-driven approach. History of optimizing office operations and contributing to team success. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting changing needs. Skilled in organization, communication, and multitasking.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Services Assistant
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Medical School
05.2016 - Current
- Self-motivated and highly organized Registered Medical Assistant with strong leadership abilities and a proven track record of collaborating effectively with practice managers and multidisciplinary teams. Committed to excellence and adaptable in fast-paced, constantly evolving environments. Skilled in managing clinical operations, training staff, and optimizing workflow. Demonstrates exceptional communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Experienced in independently delivering high-quality patient care, including vital signs, EKGs, Spirometry, Fibroscan testing vaccinations, wound care, and laboratory testing. Proficient in virtual visit preparation, EMR updates, and maintaining point-of-care testing protocols.
Authorization Specialist
Pro-Health Care at Lake Success New York
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Work directly with insurance companies to obtain eligibility, Pre-Certification for testing, referrals to specialists and procedures.
Medical Assistant
Queens Long Island Medical Group
11.2004 - 12.2014
- Working directly with patients recording medical history, vital signs, and information such as test results. Perform electrocardiograms, Hgb A1c, U/A and other routine diagnostic tests. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. Assist physicians with physical examinations and minor surgeries. Responsible for obtaining insurance eligibility prior authorizations for referrals, scheduling appointments and training of new employees.
Education
Registered Medical Assistant -
The New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants
Long Island City, NY01-2004
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Saint Augustine College
Chicago, IL01.2001
Skills
- Leadership
- Collaborative teamwork
- Quick learner
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Detail-oriented approach
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Data entry
- Analytical problem-solving
- Workload management
- File and record keeping
- Support services
- Administrative duties
- Schedule and calendar management
- Office administration
- Administrative tasks
- Administrative support
- Meeting schedule management
- Conflict resolution
- Meeting scheduling
- Effective task prioritization
- Document control
- Operations support
- Data confidentiality
- Decision-making
- Project Support
- Project coordination
- Meeting coordination
- Meeting support
- Multitasking and organization
- Inventory management
- Workflow optimization
- Calm demeanor
- Positive and professional
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective multitasking
- Effective problem solver
- Active listening
- Professional and mature
- Excellent communication
- Team building
- Interpersonal communication
- Technical report writing
Certification
- Registered Medical Assistant
- American Medical Technologist AMT Certification
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers and Automated External Defibrillator(AED).
LNGG
Fluent in English and Spanish
Team Collaboration Award – 2016, 2017 Employee of the Month – January 2019 Employee of the Year –
Outstanding Leadership on the MSA front! Excellent ability to steer the team with clarity, confidence, and strategic focus has made a huge impact. The dedication, depth of knowledge, and calm-under-pressure approach have been instrumental in driving results and keeping everything on track. Exceptional leadership guidance, support, and the way I lead by example.
Timeline
Lead Medical Services Assistant
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Medical School
05.2016 - Current
Authorization Specialist
Pro-Health Care at Lake Success New York
02.2015 - 10.2015
Medical Assistant
Queens Long Island Medical Group
11.2004 - 12.2014
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Saint Augustine College
Registered Medical Assistant -
The New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants
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