JENNIFER RIVERA
Islip Terrace,NY
Summary
Results-driven Medical Assistant with a robust background in surgical assistance and patient education. Known for effective communication skills and a commitment to high standards of patient care, ready to contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Northwell Health OBGYN
Bay Shore, New York
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Administered injections and performed basic lab tests as directed.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Medical Assistant
Northwell Health Family Medicine
Islip, New York
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintained accurate medical records in electronic health systems.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure efficient patient care workflows.
- Responded to patient inquiries and provided compassionate support.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Medical Assistant/Lead Surgical Assistant
All Island Dermatology
Garden City, New York
11.2016 - 10.2022
- Reviewed physician orders to appropriately count and dispense pre-operative and post-operative medications.
- Obeyed established surgical techniques and procedures during operations.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment plans and post-operative care by providing instructions on medication self-administration and home care.
- Managed and maintained surgical suites by sterilizing and organizing equipment.
- Sanitized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment to minimize infection risks.
- Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
- Assisted physicians during diagnosis and treatment, as well as assisting during surgery.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Prepared OR suites for upcoming procedures by ensuring availability of necessary supplies and equipment.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant, EKG And Phlebotomy
Branford Hall Career Institute
Bohemia, NY02-2011
High School Diploma -
Brentwood High School
Brentwood, NY06-2000
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Diagnostic testing
- Clinical documentation
- Compassionate support
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Sterilization techniques
- Anatomy and physiology
- Lab equipment calibration
- Electronic medical records
- Patient triage
- Inventory management
- Suture removal
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Medical procedures
- Infection control procedures
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Northwell Health OBGYN
06.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Northwell Health Family Medicine
10.2022 - 06.2024
Medical Assistant/Lead Surgical Assistant
All Island Dermatology
11.2016 - 10.2022
Certificate - Medical Assistant, EKG And Phlebotomy
Branford Hall Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Brentwood High School