Leul Gebre Selase
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
"I am a dedicated and committed team player with hands-on skills, professional training, and knowledge in the medical assistant profession. I focus on optimizing patient care and clinical operations, coordinating healthcare, ensuring documentation accuracy, and enhancing patient satisfaction and team efficiency."
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Recording Corresponding Secretary
The Ethiopian World Federation, Local No.1, Incorporated.
11.1995 - Current
- Coordinated communication between members and leadership to facilitate efficient information flow.
- Organized and maintained records of correspondence, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for reference.
- Drafted meeting agendas and minutes, promoting clarity in discussions and decision-making processes.
- Assisted in scheduling events, enhancing community engagement through effective planning and logistics.
- Managed email communications, responding promptly to inquiries to maintain member satisfaction.
- Collaborated with committees to prepare reports and proposals, supporting organizational goals and initiatives.
- Developed templates for standard correspondence, streamlining communication efforts across the organization.
- Trained new volunteers on administrative procedures, fostering a supportive onboarding experience for team members.
- Created maintained databases updating contact information tracking correspondence providing easy reference retrieval when needed.
- Supported executive board members by preparing agendas, minutes, and other materials for meetings.
- Managed calendars for executives or department heads effectively balancing time commitments while avoiding scheduling conflicts.
Medical Assistant Intern
American Medical Center
12.2025 - 06.2026
- Assisted in patient intake processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and effective communication with healthcare staff.
- Supported medical procedures by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing equipment for optimal patient safety.
- Handled appointment scheduling, demonstrating strong organizational skills in managing physicians' calendars.
- Obtained vital signs and medical histories from patients, enhancing data collection for accurate diagnostics.
- Provided compassionate patient care, addressing queries and concerns to improve overall patient experience.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline administrative tasks, improving efficiency in clinic operations.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations through effective stock management practices.
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations in all communications and documentation processes.
- Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Environmental Technician
New York Presbyterian Cornell - Weill Center
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Conducted environmental sampling and analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring proper functionality.
- Supported data collection efforts for environmental monitoring projects.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and share findings.
- Implemented safety protocols during fieldwork to minimize risks and ensure compliance.
- Ensured safe storage of chemicals through careful organization, labeling, and containment practices within designated areas.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to promote a culture of environmental stewardship and workplace safety within the organization.
- Maintained accurate records of all environmental activities, facilitating streamlined reporting processes and regulatory compliance documentation.
- Improved environmental data accuracy by conducting thorough field investigations and sample collections.
Education
Master's Degree - Health Administration
University of Illinois at Chicago
Eastside, WA05-2020
Bachelor's Degree - Biological Sciences
Springfield College
Eastside, WA05-2018
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medical Documentation
- Healthcare Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Patient Scheduling
- Clinical Procedures
- Emergency Response
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants
- CPR and First Aid - American Red Cross
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant Intern
American Medical Center
12.2025 - 06.2026
Environmental Technician
New York Presbyterian Cornell - Weill Center
10.2019 - 09.2021
Recording Corresponding Secretary
The Ethiopian World Federation, Local No.1, Incorporated.
11.1995 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Biological Sciences
Springfield College
Master's Degree - Health Administration
University of Illinois at Chicago