ERIKA MAZZARRI-PAYNE
Elmsford
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with expertise in infection control and patient engagement at Westmed Medical Group. Proven ability to measure vital signs and perform EKGs, enhancing patient care quality. Strong multitasking skills in fast-paced environments, ensuring precise data entry and effective communication. Currently pursuing opportunities in phlebotomy technology.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant- Pediatrics
Westmed Medical Group
White Plains
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Measuring and recording vital signs and entering them into computer system.
- Preparing patient for physical examination.
- Perform throat culture, strep test, RSV and Flu test.
- Perform EKG when needed.
- Collect urine sample for testing, place U-bag for babies under 3 years.
- Complete physical forms for Daycare and schools.
- Clean and disinfect exam room using aseptic technique and infection control.
- Schedule appointment.
- Answer phone and portal messages.
Medical Assistant- Floater
ENT and Allergy Associates
New Rochelle
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Measuring and recording vital signs.
- Recording and updating history and medication list.
- Clean and sterilized instruments with autoclave and disinfect scope.
- Clean and disinfect exam room using aseptic technique and infection control.
- Assist with office procedures and post-op visits.
- Obtain prior authorization for imaging.
- Answer phone messages and call in prescription to pharmacy.
Patient Access Representative-Admitting
Phelps Memorial Hospital
Sleepy Hollow
03.2009 - 09.2013
- Accurately collect demographics such as insurance, emergency, physician information and other data required into the hospital information system.
- Accurately enter medical and admitting diagnosis codes into the hospital system.
- Assures document retention of photo id, insurance cards and admission forms using scanning software as required by the department policies.
- Obtain Emergency department admissions and direct admissions and inform on-call nurse with bed assignments.
- Register patients for their appointment visits and register laboratory exam into hospital information system.
- Screen all Medicare laboratory exams for medical necessity utilizing Info-X and the hospital's medical necessity software.
- Answer large volume of phone calls such as registering and customer service.
- Collect co-pays.
Medical Assistant
Stamford Family Practice
Stamford
09.2003 - 04.2008
- Measuring and recording vital signs in to charts.
- Performed EKG for adult physical exams.
- Performed glucose and PT/INR test.
- Collect urine sample for testing.
- Assist doctor with pap smear.
- Arrange imaging test for patients and obtain prior-authorization.
- Perform throat cultures, strep test and flu test.
- Call in prescription to pharmacy.
- Clean and disinfect exam room.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - CPT
Westchester Community College
Ossining, NY11.2022
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - CPT
Westchester Community College
Ossining, NY01.2014
Medical Assistant -
Ultrasound Diagnostic school( now Sanford Brown Institute)
White Plains, NY06.2003
Skills
- Infection control
- Aseptic technique
- Patient engagement
- Basic computer skills
- Data entry
- Microsoft
- EKG administration
- Vital signs measurement
- Patient communication
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant- Pediatrics
Westmed Medical Group
08.2015 - 07.2020
Medical Assistant- Floater
ENT and Allergy Associates
09.2014 - 08.2015
Patient Access Representative-Admitting
Phelps Memorial Hospital
03.2009 - 09.2013
Medical Assistant
Stamford Family Practice
09.2003 - 04.2008
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - CPT
Westchester Community College
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - CPT
Westchester Community College
Medical Assistant -
Ultrasound Diagnostic school( now Sanford Brown Institute)
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