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. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills; with the ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Vascular And Interventional Radiology, Mount Sinai
07.2022 - Current
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system
Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing
Perform ABI diagnostic test
Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, and consent forms
Assist the surgeons with endo-venous laser ablation procedure in clinic and sclerotherapy
Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines
Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients
Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes
Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedure
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout procedure
Treated complex wounds not healed in weeks, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds
Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications
Medical Assistant
Sameday Health
04.2021 - 05.2022
Collecting specimen and performing nasal swabs for SARSCoV-2 testing
Rapid Antigen test
Rapid PCR (Accula and Cue)
Finalize results in a timely manner
Set up, maintained, calibrated, clean and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment
Drop off specimens at lab and/or FedEx
Provided efficient and courteous service to patients at all times
Clinical Coordinator
Cardiology, Mount Sinai
07.2018 - 01.2022
Oversee the daily operations of a clinic
Develop and implement organizational policies that helps the clinic thrive
Train all new medical staff and evaluate their performance for competencies
Maintain appropriate stock levels of medical supplies and sample medications
Liaise with patients to ensure their needs are being met
Provided guidance and support to team members regarding clinical best practices
Facilitated communication between patients, family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, and insurance companies
Medical Assistant
Cardiology, Mount Sinai
11.2015 - 06.2018
Assisting over 10 physicians with diverse specialties including interventional cardiologists, pulmonary hypertension, and cardiovascular specialists
Obtaining vital signs, performing electrocardiograms, collecting specimen for PT/INR
Placing and registering holter monitor on patients
Authorizing Prescription refills
Prepping charts, retrieving lab results, and updating medical history
Administered injections as directed by the physician
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner
Medical Assistant
South Florida Infection Disease
06.2015 - 10.2015
Removing Picc lines, sutures, and changing dressings
Authorizing Prescription refills
Preparing and administering injections
Collecting Specimens for Laboratory services
Medical Assistant
Shands Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2014
Prepared patients' for electrocardiograms, cardiac procedures, and documenting cardio logical test results and medications prescribed
Performed EKG's with assistance from medical staff
Received and gathered information from patients to establish medical histories, took vital signs and waist measurements, prepared lab samples for testing
Performed clerical tasks, completed insurance forms, answered the telephone, scheduled appointments, completed patient histories on medical records
Education
Certified Medical Assistant
Virginia College
Jacksonville, FL
01-2014
High School Diploma -
Mater Academy
Miami, FL
01-2013
Skills
Medical terminology knowledge
Professionalism and ethics
Fluent in English and Spanish
Direct patient care
Reliable team player
Compassionate
CPR
Certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Vascular And Interventional Radiology, Mount Sinai
07.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Sameday Health
04.2021 - 05.2022
Clinical Coordinator
Cardiology, Mount Sinai
07.2018 - 01.2022
Medical Assistant
Cardiology, Mount Sinai
11.2015 - 06.2018
Medical Assistant
South Florida Infection Disease
06.2015 - 10.2015
Medical Assistant
Shands Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2014
Certified Medical Assistant
Virginia College
High School Diploma -
Mater Academy
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