Kendra Martinez
Bronx,New York
Summary
Compassionate, detailed-oriented licensed medical assistant seeking to join a medical team in which to apply my educational background and skills. I am eager to perform the duties of a clinical and administrative employee. Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and supporting my peers.
Language: Basic Spanish
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Northwell Health
New York, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake and medical history documentation to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to streamline appointment scheduling and improve patient flow.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and managed specimen collection for diagnostic purposes. Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to provide comprehensive patient care support.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Medical Assistant Intern
OB/GYN
Jersey City, NJ
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed front desk duties, answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients.
- Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, pregnancy test.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Recorded vital signs and medical history for patients.
- Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms with supplies, medical equipment and instruments.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Led patients to exam rooms and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
Medical Assistant Intern
CMG Medical Clinical
Bronx, NY
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Greeted and prepared patients for examinations, took vitals, and documented patients’ health assessment.
- Checking health insurance and cope pay. Ensured all forms and consents related to the visit were completed by patients.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine specimen collection.
- Answered and directed phone calls, scheduled appointments, and checked-in patients.
- Obtained necessary patient information to file and update records.
Education
Associate of Science - Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting
Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences
New York, NY01.2022
Skills
- Familiar with Electronic Health Record (EPIC, EMR, SlimChart and Vax EMR)
- Knowledge and comprehension of HIPAA regulations
- Clinical asepsis according to OSHA guidelines
- Blood Pressure/Oximeter Reading
- Snellen Eye Chart
- Venipuncture/Phlebotomy Experience
- Specimen Collection
- Medical Billing and Coding using Medisoft Advanced
- Proficient in reading EKGs
- Data Entry
- Precise in Medical Charting
- Interpersonal Communicator
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
- Google Suite
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Northwell Health
01.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant Intern
OB/GYN
10.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant Intern
CMG Medical Clinical
08.2022 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting
Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences