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ELIZABETH SALAZAR

Bronx

Summary

To find a role as a Medical Assistant where my skills will be challenged in meeting administrative & Clinical responsibilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Healthcare Administrator with proven to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant/Surgical Coordinator

MAHATTAN RESTORATIVE HEALTH SCIENCE
07.2022 - Current
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.

Housekeeping Aide

James J. Peters VAMC
04.2020 - Current
  • Perform a variety of cleaning and sanitation related tasks
  • Typically, the incumbent works independently with general supervision, or works with a team and is responsible for the full-range cleaning duties in assigned are throughout the hospital including patient care units, offices, community areas and linen rooms
  • The incumbent may be assigned to any tour and may be required to work in various designated areas during one tour of duty
  • The incumbent of this position performs routine and specialized tasks in completing sanitation duties in critical care areas as assigned
  • In addition to the routine and specialized tasks assigned the incumbent may be assigned to clean patient-discharge, inter-ward transfers of long-term care patient units
  • They will be familiar with sanitation techniques for maintaining an aseptically clean and aesthetically pleasing environment as well as for the protection and safety of patients, visitors, and staff alike
  • The incumbent will be familiar with the safe and proper operation and daily maintenance of a variety of electrically operated equipment
  • This equipment may include but is not limited to vacuums (dry/wet), buffers, automatic floor scrubbers (walk behind/riding), high pressure washers, carpet extractors, compactors, etc.

Food Service Worker

Veterans Affairs Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Set up food service, kitchen, salad area facilities, equipment, and utensils, under detailed instruction, in accordance with specific area needs; checks food temperatures and prepared areas for daily operations; operated cooking or bakery equipment
  • Washed pots, pans, and other service ware ensuring sanitary handling; organized and replaced service ware to appropriate location
  • Provided guidance and training to other employees performing related work
  • Performed miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Ramp Agent

Delta Air Lines
04.2017 - 08.2019
  • Performed variety of duties according to the purposeful work area assignment
  • Lift, load, unload, scan and transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and from aircraft
  • Function ground support equipment (tugs, conveyor belts and fmc)
  • Capably organize with internal resources while working undertime constraints to dispatch flights safely, secure and on time
  • Perform outdoor work in changing climate conditions as is required.

Food Service Worker

Veterans Affairs Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2017
  • Set up food service, kitchen, salad area facilities, equipment, and utensils, under detailed instruction, in accordance with specific area needs; checks food temperatures and prepared areas for daily operations; operated cooking or bakery equipment
  • Washed pots, pans, and other service ware ensuring sanitary handling; organized and replaced service ware to appropriate location
  • Provided guidance and training to other employees performing related work
  • Performed miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Market Investigator/Shift Supervisor

CVS Pharmacy
07.2012 - 02.2014
  • Maintained surveillance of the store Assured everyone is working in a safety environment Monitored sales floor for theft activities
  • Apprehended shoplifters
  • Initiated and investigated dishonest activities utilizing all available systems and resources
  • Trained new store detectives associates
  • Partnered and collaborated with local law enforcement agencies and officers
  • Interacted daily with store associates and management Followed company apprehension policies and procedures designed for shoplifters.

Personnel Specialist

US Navy
09.2001 - 09.2012
  • Maintained and entered data into Enlisted Service Gained personnel to new commands, transferring personnel, preparing personnel for retirement/Fleet Reserve
  • Preparing all types of separations
  • Provided enlisted people with information and counseling related to Navy occupations
  • Opportunities for general education and job training, requirements for promotion, and rights and benefits Maintained payroll and accounting databases for disbursement and collection of government funds
  • Performed travel claim accounting, preparing financial reports
  • Served as agent cashiers to pay government funds
  • Acted as collection agents of money owed to U.S
  • Treasury by Navy personnel
  • Maintained and audited Automated Teller Machines onboard the ships
  • Provided pay and entitlement information to individual Navy members.

Education

State Security Guard Certification, Fire Guard Certification, Certificate on Emergency Evacuation - Medical Assistant

ACE Institute of Technology

High School Diploma - undefined

Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria
1993

Skills

  • SKILLS/QUALIFICACIONS
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, and ability to work under pressure
  • MS Office Suite; MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Assistant/Surgical Coordinator

MAHATTAN RESTORATIVE HEALTH SCIENCE
07.2022 - Current

Food Service Worker

Veterans Affairs Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022

Housekeeping Aide

James J. Peters VAMC
04.2020 - Current

Ramp Agent

Delta Air Lines
04.2017 - 08.2019

Food Service Worker

Veterans Affairs Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2017

Market Investigator/Shift Supervisor

CVS Pharmacy
07.2012 - 02.2014

Personnel Specialist

US Navy
09.2001 - 09.2012

State Security Guard Certification, Fire Guard Certification, Certificate on Emergency Evacuation - Medical Assistant

ACE Institute of Technology

High School Diploma - undefined

Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria
ELIZABETH SALAZAR