Dezhane Jean
CMA
Bronx,NY
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 2+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Columbia university Irving Medical Center
New York, NY
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Certified Medical Assistant
Institute Of Family Health
New York, NY
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
- Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
Certified Medical Assistant
Medrite Urgent Care
New York, NY
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisting the physician with basic patient care and medical procedures within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of practice, which may include but is not limited to rapid strep, UA, EKG, procedure setups, etc
- Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality
- Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care
- Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA
- Ensuring the site is fully stocked with supplies
- Preparing and administering medications for patients as directed by physicians
- Conducting COVID swab testing
- Conducting drug test
- Conducting Occupational medical routines for patients
- Conducting Breath Alcohol test on patients.
- Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
Medical Assistant
University Medical Associates
Bronx, NY
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Performing Phlebotomy procedures on patients, maintaining asepsis in the lab, Preparing and processing specimens, scanning in lab results
- Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Education
Medical Assistant Program -
New Age Training
05.2022
GED -
Pathways To Graduation
New York, NYSkills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Time punctual
- Responsible
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Communicating With Patient Families
- Patient-Handling Equipment
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Strong Ability to collaborate with various professionals
- Ability to function well in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Breath Alcohol Technician, via Quest Diagnostics 07/15/2022
- DOT drug test Technician, via Quest Diagnostics, 07/27/2022
- Medical Assistant certification, New Age Training, 05/26/2022
- NHA Medical Assistant certification 11/9/2023
- BLS certification, American Red Cross 12/4/2022
- Infection Control and Barriers Precautions, AANC, 11/13/2022
- Child abuse mandated reporter certification, AANC, 11/13/2022
- Controlled substances certification, AANC, 01/23/2022
Work Availability
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Quote
Wanderer, there is no path, the path is made by walking.
Antonio Machado
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Columbia university Irving Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Institute Of Family Health
10.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Medrite Urgent Care
05.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant
University Medical Associates
12.2021 - 05.2022
Medical Assistant Program -
New Age Training
GED -
Pathways To Graduation