Hi, I’m
LaToya Alexander
South Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Summit Health Group
Medical Assistant/Endoscopy Technician
07.2002 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly..
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation..
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Handled transfers of scopes to various departments for maintenance and routine repairs.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory guidelines governing endoscopy practice by consistently following strict protocols for sterilization, equipment maintenance, and patient safety measures.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected endoscopic equipment and scopes according to infection control guidelines and standards.
- Delivered comprehensive post-procedure instructions to patients, reinforcing important details such as follow-up appointments and self-care practices.
Valley Medical Group
Medical Assistant/Business Associate
08.2001 - Current
Job overview
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Education
Berdan Medical InstituteWayne, NJ
No Degree from Medical Assistant
06.2020
John F. Kennedy High SchoolPaterson
No Degree
06.1999
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical Terminology
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- CPR
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Laboratory Specimen Collection
- Insurance Verification
- Antigen testing
- Inventory and supply management
- Equipment Sterilization
- Immunization Administration
Certification
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
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Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offFlexible work hoursTimeline
Medical Assistant/Endoscopy Technician
Summit Health Group
07.2002 - Current
Medical Assistant/Business Associate
Valley Medical Group
08.2001 - Current
Berdan Medical Institute
No Degree from Medical Assistant
John F. Kennedy High School
No Degree