ESMEILYN Almendarez
Newark,NJ
Summary
Reliable National Certified Medical Assistant looking for a position that uses clinical skill while offering the opportunity to increase clerical skills and provide different ways to help support the practice. Self-Motivated Medical Assistant dedicated to delivering quality healthcare to patients. Excel at administrative support, technical troubleshooting and personnel coordination. Seeking for full time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Navigator
Newark Community Health Centers
10.2021 - Current
- Helped patients and family members deal with loss and post-mortem planning.
- Coached patients on self-advocacy.
- Identified barriers when treatment goals not met, treatment plan not followed or important appointments missed and collaborated in redeveloping patient treatment goals.
- Participated in regular team meetings, huddles, staff meetings and quality improvement projects to improve patient care.
- Assisted patients in scheduling doctor and healthcare appointments.
- Maintain detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Responded to patient concerns and questions with compassionate and knowledgeable service.
- Worked effectively with staff from all departments to coordinate resolutions.
- Managed large caseload of patients in Pediatric, Ob/Gyn and Internal medicine department.
- Consulted with medical staff and ancillary department to eliminate barriers to delivery of care and identified service delivery problems and potential for patient management intervention.
Certified Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Health Care
04.2022 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Manufacturing Associate
United Window And Door Manufacturing
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Assist the supervisor with work demands, including clear work goal.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Education
Associate of Science - NURSING
Essex County College
Newark, NJ06.2025
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
American Institute
Clifton, NJ12.2022
High School Diploma -
Essex County Newark Tech
Newark, NJ06.2018
Skills
- Patient Health Information Privacy
- Active Listening
- Explaining Policy and Procedures
- Patient Confidentiality and Data Security
- Gathering Information From Patients
- Calm and Effective Under Pressure
- Communicating to Patients and Families
- Registration and Scheduling
- Administrative and Office Support
- Caring and Empathetic
- Resolving Problems
- Documenting and Recording Information
- EMR Systems
- Customer Experience
- Electronic Charting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Vital Statistics Documentation
- Bilingual Spanish and English
- Punctual and Hardworking
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Database Search and Data Entry Skills
- Coaching Patients
- Knowledge of Community Services and Programs
- Providing Information and Resources
- Patient Needs Assessment and Referral
- Outbound Calling
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- State Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Certification
- Safety and health certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Health Care
04.2022 - 08.2022
Patient Navigator
Newark Community Health Centers
10.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Associate
United Window And Door Manufacturing
08.2019 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - NURSING
Essex County College
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
American Institute
High School Diploma -
Essex County Newark Tech
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- State Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Certification
- Safety and health certificate
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