Darlene Martinez
White Plains ,NY
Summary
Expert in delivering high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations, ensuring accurate evaluations of General and Vascular ultrasounds. Skilled in applying Doppler ultrasound principles and facilitating effective communication between front desk operations and healthcare teams to enhance patient experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Assistant, Front Desk Lead
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
Mount Kisco, New York
04.2024 - Current
- Led front desk operations in high-volume laboratory, ensuring efficient processes and exceptional patient service.
- Established and maintained workflows between front desk staff and phlebotomists, facilitating seamless communication and service delivery.
- Checked patients in, confirming demographic and insurance details to ensure accurate registration and billing.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits for accurate registration and billing.
- Coordinated patient flow with phlebotomists and laboratory staff, optimizing service delivery and minimizing wait times.
- Trained front desk staff on Epic workflows, patient registration, and laboratory procedures.
- Reviewed physician orders to guarantee completeness of laboratory testing requests prior to service.
- Scheduled specialized laboratory tests based on provider orders and patient requirements.
Clinical Externship
Northwell Health Imaging
Garden City, USA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Proficient in the production of high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations, with the ability to examine and evaluate technical aspects of General and Vascular ultrasounds. As well as prepare preliminary findings for the radiologists.
- Performed diverse ultrasound exams including abdominal aorta, complete abdomen, arterial and venous Doppler, carotid artery, GYN, renal, scrotal, breast, thyroid, and transvaginal examinations to support diagnostic accuracy.
- Applied advanced Doppler modalities including 2-D, color flow, and pulse wave to provide detailed diagnostic information.
- Conducted timely scans and post-processing.
- Adjusted instrument settings such as examination presets and gain to enhance imaging quality during ultrasound procedures.
- Applied knowledge of Doppler ultrasound principles, spectral analysis, and color flow imaging to ensure accurate diagnostic interpretations.
- Clinical experience with GE Logiq E9, Mindray Z6 and Z5.
Medical Assistant
Private Practice Dr.Danuta Kurstien
Yonkers, USA
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Performed EKGs to assist in diagnostic evaluations and support patient care.
- Draw blood and collect patient specimens.
- Cleaned and prepared exam room for patient arrival, escorting patient to room to enhance comfort and readiness.
- Scheduled appointments and verified insurance information to ensure smooth patient flow.
- Focused on patient care in internal medicine
Medical Assistant
Private Practice Dr.Ronald Lang
Yonkers, USA
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Proficient in obtaining patient medical history and vital signs.
- Prepared vaccines and assisted physician, contributing to timely patient care.
- Gathered equipment and assisted physician with strep tests and flu swabs, enhancing diagnostic efficiency.
- Scheduled appointments and verified insurance information to ensure smooth patient flow.
- Pediatric Medicine
Education
Ultrasound Technician -
The Cure Center for Ultrasound Research and Education
White Plains, NY01-2022
Associates of Health Science -
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY01-2018
Skills
- EPIC
- Microsoft Office 2020
- Microsoft Windows
- Windows 10
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Mac Os
- Linux Os
Certification
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- MA Certification
- ARDMS- Exam PENDING
Timeline
Practice Assistant, Front Desk Lead
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
04.2024 - Current
Clinical Externship
Northwell Health Imaging
01.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant
Private Practice Dr.Danuta Kurstien
01.2018 - 12.2020
Medical Assistant
Private Practice Dr.Ronald Lang
01.2018 - 12.2020
Ultrasound Technician -
The Cure Center for Ultrasound Research and Education
Associates of Health Science -
Westchester Community College