Dean Argo
Brookfield,CT
Summary
Experienced & compassionate patient-focused Certified Medical Assistant with more than 20 years experience working in busy medical offices, serving several specialties including IM, Cardiology and Ophthalmology.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMA, Cardiology
CareMount Medical / Optum
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Monitored vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Obtain medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
CMA, Ophthalmology Assistant
CareMount Medical
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations, directed patients into exam room, fielded questions, and prepared them for examination.
- Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include: *
- Visual fields
- Refractometry
- Visual field testing
- Other tasks specific to physician's needs, furnished upon request.
- Assessed and triaged approximately 20 patients daily to assist in development of accurate diagnoses.
CMA, Cardiology
CareMount Medical
08.2003 - 12.2022
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Monitored vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Obtain medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Armed Security Officer
FSI Protective Services
03.2001 - 05.2003
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors. Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions. Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors. Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property. Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
Independent Business Owner
Day and Night LLC
04.1996 - 11.2000
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program. Hired and trained 26 members of staff. Increased profits by 60% in one year through restructure of business line.
Education
Criminal Justice
SUNY Morrisville
High School Diploma -
Yorktown High School
Yorktown Heights, NY06.1991
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Composed and professional demeanor
- Committed team player
- Compassionate
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Operational Standards
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Vital Signs Collection
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant Certificate, 2004
Ultrasound Diagnostics, Elmsford, NY
Timeline
CMA, Cardiology
CareMount Medical / Optum
12.2022 - 05.2023
CMA, Ophthalmology Assistant
CareMount Medical
03.2018 - 12.2022
CMA, Cardiology
CareMount Medical
08.2003 - 12.2022
Armed Security Officer
FSI Protective Services
03.2001 - 05.2003
Independent Business Owner
Day and Night LLC
04.1996 - 11.2000
Criminal Justice
SUNY Morrisville
High School Diploma -
Yorktown High School
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