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Elizabeth DeVinko

Washingtonville,NY

Summary

-Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 15 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration.

- Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

-Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

-Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Hospice/Heath Aide

Self Employed Services
10.2020 - 09.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Established trusting relationships with patients through consistent reliability and genuine empathy towards their unique situations.
  • Aided in maintaining a clean living environment, performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishwashing, and tidying up spaces.
  • Ensured proper nutrition for patients by preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
  • Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere by creating friendly interactions between fellow aides and the nursing team members.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Medical Assistant/Surgical Coordinator

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley
02.2017 - 03.2020
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Tasked with ensuring the lab was up to code, all medications were properly stored and specimen were prepared for pick up from designated companies.
  • Performed such tests as urinalysis, urine culture and sensitivity, blood glucose monitoring, bladder scans, uroflow and urodynamics.

Medical Office Manager/Surgical Coordinator/Medical Assistant

Vascular & Endovascular Associates
08.2008 - 06.2015
  • Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
  • Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
  • Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
  • Developed close working relationships with front office and back office staff.
  • Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Introduced EMR, created specific templates to optimize efficiencies, creating more time for the physician to spend with the patients.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Provided comprehensive education materials for patients regarding their upcoming surgery, answering questions and alleviating concerns related to the procedure itself or recovery expectations afterward.
  • Assisted surgeons in preparing for procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were readily available.
  • Efficiently managed high volume caseloads while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in scheduling logistics and documentation.

Air Cargo Specialist

Department of the Air Force
01.2003 - 01.2009
  • Receives processes and categorize cargo while maintaining inventory
  • Responsible for organizing the work assigned to crew and to insure all documentation pertaining to cargo and passengers
  • Selects and assembles aircraft load and determines the quantity and type of cargo to be loaded according to allowable aircraft cabin load
  • Coordinated effectively with ground crew members to ensure safe loading and unloading of cargo from aircraft during turnaround times.
  • Assisted in training new hires on company policies, safety regulations, and best practices within the air cargo industry.

Air Terminal Operations Controller

United States Government
01.2001 - 01.2009
  • Assigned Section Chief in the Air Terminal Operations Center
  • Provide aircraft status information to each work center within the Aerial Port
  • While on the flight line, act as eyes and ears of the information control function and relay all ground handling status information to that function
  • Monitor and supervisor of 10-15 personnel in their daily responsibilities ensuring a positive environment
  • Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY
08-2008

Associate of Applied Science - Certified Medical Assistant

Sanford Brown Institute
White Plains, NY
06-2008

Skills

  • Daily living support
  • Patient Care
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Medication Management
  • Medications understanding
  • Organizational expertise
  • Honest problem-solving skills
  • Positive Attitude
  • Time Management
  • Patient Charting
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Medical Terminology

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
  • Mentored junior staff on new radiological equipment operation.
  • Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
  • Successfully transitioned facility to use of Medisoft, eClinnical Works
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved greater productivity and better patient care through effectively implementing Meaningful use to all staff and requiring participation in webinars.
  • Created workflow maps designed around each employees strengths and weaknesses creating a smooth transition.

Additional Information

Dedicated Medical Assistant with a broad range of healthcare skills. Possess excellent patient interaction skills and critical thinking abilities. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration within teams/coworkers to keep morale at its highest and deliver safe patient centered care. Consistently empathetic to patients and their loved ones, actively listen to establish rapport needed to deliver excellent care.

Timeline

Home Hospice/Heath Aide

Self Employed Services
10.2020 - 09.2024

Medical Assistant/Surgical Coordinator

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley
02.2017 - 03.2020

Medical Office Manager/Surgical Coordinator/Medical Assistant

Vascular & Endovascular Associates
08.2008 - 06.2015

Air Cargo Specialist

Department of the Air Force
01.2003 - 01.2009

Air Terminal Operations Controller

United States Government
01.2001 - 01.2009

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Orange County Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Certified Medical Assistant

Sanford Brown Institute
Elizabeth DeVinko