Jennifer C. ROMERO
Mount Rainier,MD
Summary
Lead Medical Assistant with expertise in clinical support, EHR documentation, inventory control, and sterile room setup and breakdown. Handles triage, injections, vaccinations, specimen collection, patient intake, patient education, and bilingual communication to help providers deliver organized, timely care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Lead Medical Assistant
MOORE OBGYN & ASSOCIATES
Oxon Hill, Maryland
08.2016 - Current
- Administer medications, vaccinations per healthcare provider direction.
- Record vitals, histories, and medication list for prenatal and routine visits.
- Check and prepare medical equipment before patient exams and treatments.
- Assist with office procedures: Newborn Circumcision, Colposcopy, D&C, Hysteroscopy and LEEP.
- Collect specimens and labeled samples for laboratory processing and testing.
- Educate patients on medications, procedures, and physician instructions.
- Educate patients on preparation, aftercare, and follow-up instructions for office visits.
- Facilitated communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Provide support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about healthcare services.
- Manage medical supply inventory and maintain adequate stock levels.
- Turn over procedure room, wash and sterilize instruments and restock supplies daily.
Patient Care Technician/ SCRUB TECH
PROVENCE HOSPITAL
Washington, District of Columbia
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Filled in as the OB SCRUB Technician (L&D OR Room) during C-Sections.
- Assisted in sterile setup and breakdown of vaginal delivery tables.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted patients with post-partum care such as bathing and dressing.
- Assisted NICU staff during infant feedings and shift rotations.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to the staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Facilitated communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Organized supplies to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during labor and treatment.
National Certified Medical Assistant
J. RICHARD LILLY & ASSOCIATES
Hyattsville, Maryland
07.2011 - 11.2015
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments following physician instructions.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to processing and testing.
- Performed laboratory tests such as venipuncture, blood glucose testing and urinalysis.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physicians’ instructions.
- Facilitated communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and inquiries.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Called pharmacies to request prior authorizations and verify medication prescriptions. to get a prior-auth, submit new meds and or refill patients’ prescriptions.
Education
Nursing Prerequisites -
Prince Georges Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD09-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Prerequisites
University District of Columbia
Washington01-2024
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -
Everest Institute
Silver Spring, MD06-2011
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Northwestern High School
Hyattsville, MD06-2010
Skills
- Immunization administration
- In-office procedure assistance
- Patient care
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen collection and processing
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health record management
- Customer service: appointment scheduling, answering phone calls, creating referrals, medication refills, medication prior authorizations
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Healthcare terminology
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Ability to work individually or collaboratively in a team environment
- Sanitization and sterilization
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH, SPANISH
Timeline
Certified Lead Medical Assistant
MOORE OBGYN & ASSOCIATES
08.2016 - Current
Patient Care Technician/ SCRUB TECH
PROVENCE HOSPITAL
11.2015 - 07.2016
National Certified Medical Assistant
J. RICHARD LILLY & ASSOCIATES
07.2011 - 11.2015
Nursing Prerequisites -
Prince Georges Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Prerequisites
University District of Columbia
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -
Everest Institute
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Northwestern High School