Erin M Torres
Danbury,CT
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 13 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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Caremount Medical Group
Carmel, NY
08.2009 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
Skills
Treatment Room Preparation
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Social Perceptiveness
- Updating Medical Records
- Patient Relations
- Medical Supply Monitoring
- Proper Waste Disposal
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Health Records
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Answering Questions
- Diagnostic Testing
- Transportation Assistance
- Exam Room Preparation
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Holter Monitoring
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Examination
- Performing Urinalysis
- Performing EKGs
- Nursing Assistance
- Medical Equipment Functionality
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Dressing Removal
- Patient Health Information Access
- Patient Flow Coordination
- Instructional Plan Implementation
- Venipuncture
- Floor Assignments
- Patient Admission
- Inventory
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Caremount Medical Group
08.2009 - Current