Versatile Medical Office Assistant with 8 years of experience in medical and administrative support. Robust history of accurately documenting patient health information and collecting vital signs. Efficiently schedules appointments and records patient insurance information.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Assistant
Westchester Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Assist with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
Demonstrate flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Prepare specimens for testing and analysis.
Log samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
Demonstrate competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
Prepare samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
Maintain safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Maintain documentation on tests performed in lab.
Track collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Process patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Prepare samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Northwell Health Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023
Provided backup support to office staff by completing billing and filing tasks, answering phones and scheduling appointments.
Prepared labs and other routine examinations.
Use Alscripts and Sorian to maintain and record patient data and generate reports.
Verified and updated clinical records.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Organized patient records to research records, extract medical information and review records for completeness and accuracy.
Covid-19 Swabber
New York Rangers
01.2021 - 04.2021
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Phlebotomist
BioReference Laboratories/ Green Key Solutions
12.2019 - 03.2020
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Medical Office Assistant
NYU Winthrop University Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2019
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
Used EPIC to schedule appointments for doctor visits and procedures.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Patient Care Technician, ER
Westchester Medical Center
03.2015 - 03.2019
Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
Assisted in level 1 and 2 traumas
Monitored patients with behavioral and mental issues
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant Program
Sanford Brown
Garden City, NY
04.2014
Skills
Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
Blood and Tissue Collection
Cleaning and Organizing
Coordinating Drug Refills
Patient Appointment Management
Pulse Oximetry
Operating EKG Equipment
HIPAA Compliance
Medical Billing
Administrative Duties
Medical Assistance
EMR Systems
Online Systems
Performing EKGs
Certification
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Westchester Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Northwell Health Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023
Covid-19 Swabber
New York Rangers
01.2021 - 04.2021
Phlebotomist
BioReference Laboratories/ Green Key Solutions
12.2019 - 03.2020
Medical Office Assistant
NYU Winthrop University Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2019
Patient Care Technician, ER
Westchester Medical Center
03.2015 - 03.2019
Certificate - Medical Assistant Program
Sanford Brown
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
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