Jessica Arriaza
Calverton,NY
Summary
Focused Medical Assistant motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering 3-year background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Sales Associate
OshKosh B'gosh
Riverhead, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Medical Assistant
R&T Medical Primary Care
Eastport & East Patchogue, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
Sales Associate
OshKosh B'gosh
Riverhead, NY
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
PT Aide
Professional Care Physical Therapy
Riverhead, NY
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Instructed patients in safe and effective use of weights, pulleys, inclined surfaces and various equipment for given treatments to reduce injury.
- Maintained positive interaction with facilities and clients, enhancing client relations.
- Collaborated with PT to assist in assessment and modifications to plan of care.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones and maintaining patient files.
Waitress and Cashier
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard
Baiting Hollow, NY
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat customers.
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York Institute If Technology
Old Westbury, NY12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
New York Institute If Technology
Old Westbury, NY05.2022
High School Diploma -
Riverhead High School
Riverhead, NY06.2018
Clinical Medical Assistant -
Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology H.B. Ward Career And Technical Center
Riverhead, NY06.2017
Skills
- CPR and First Aid
- Clinical Medical Office Procedures
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Blood Chemistry Testing
- Hematology
- Medical Terminology
- Culturing and Rapid Testing
- Blood Chemistry
- Medical History Intake
- Urinalysis
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Patient Relations
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Feeding
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Preparing Specimens and Samples
- Patient Bathing
- Patient Scheduling
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Equipment Sterilization
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Seasonal Sales Associate
OshKosh B'gosh
08.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
R&T Medical Primary Care
01.2021 - Current
PT Aide
Professional Care Physical Therapy
01.2019 - 09.2020
Sales Associate
OshKosh B'gosh
04.2018 - 10.2021
Waitress and Cashier
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard
10.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York Institute If Technology
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
New York Institute If Technology
High School Diploma -
Riverhead High School
Clinical Medical Assistant -
Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology H.B. Ward Career And Technical Center