Karen Velasquez
Copiague,NY
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dr. Jeffery Nakhjavan Family Practice
West Babylon, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Medical Assistant
The Woman’s Health Pavilion
Lynbrook, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
Medical Assistant
CareMed Urgent & Primary Care
West Babylon, NY
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
Sales Associate
DSW
West Babylon, NY
10.2017 - 05.2022
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Education
Hunter Business School
Levittown, NY08.2021
High School Diploma -
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School
Copiague, NY06.2019
Skills
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Vital signs and examinations
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dr. Jeffery Nakhjavan Family Practice
01.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
The Woman’s Health Pavilion
09.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant
CareMed Urgent & Primary Care
12.2021 - 09.2022
Sales Associate
DSW
10.2017 - 05.2022
Hunter Business School
High School Diploma -
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School
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