Maria Rodriguez-Pomales
Healthcare
North Bergen,NJ
Summary
Talented individual with 13 years of experience and successful career in planning, developing and executing events and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in building relationships and attracting new clients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO/Administrator
Agile Urgent Care
Secaucus, NJ
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Developed strategic plans and objectives to ensure organizational growth and profitability.
- Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Hired, trained and mentored 10+ staff members to maximize productivity.
- Oversaw all aspects of financial management, including budgeting and forecasting.
- Collaborated with marketing team to launch promotional campaigns that increased brand awareness.
- Created financial models to forecast future business performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Established policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners.
- Represented the company at conferences, trade shows, networking events.
- Identified potential opportunities for mergers or acquisitions.
- Reviewed employee performance evaluations in order to make personnel decisions.
- Monitored industry developments in order to stay competitive in the marketplace.
Clinical Coordinator/Medical Assistant
Agile Urgent Care
Secaucus, NJ
05.2017 - 10.2020
- DOT/Non-DOT Drug Screening, DOT Breath Alcohol Screening
- Prepared exam rooms for patient visits by stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Provided support to nursing staff in the delivery of care to patients.
- Ordered diagnostic tests, scheduled appointments and maintained patient charts according to established protocols.
- Conducted routine screening tests including vision acuity, hearing tests, EKGs.
- Performed vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, on patients.
- Administered injections and immunizations per protocol.
- Assisted physicians with patient exams and treatments.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
North Bergen, NJ
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Bay Ridge Medical Care
Brooklyn, NY
10.2011 - 08.2015
- Performed wound dressing changes as needed per physician instructions.
- Performed preoperative assessments including history taking and physical assessment of the surgical site prior to anesthesia induction.
- Educated patients on the proper use of medical devices and self-care techniques after discharge.
- Greeted patients and visitors, verified patient information, and managed patient flow in the reception area.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and provided general information to callers.
- Verified insurance eligibility and collected copays and deductibles at time of service.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and document observations to physicians.
Medical Assistant/Coordinator
Axon Medical
Queens, NY
10.2010 - 08.2011
- Orthopedic Assistant, Greet patients, Assist doctor with each visit, Set surgery appointments, Contact lawyers on behalf of doctors, Verify insurance benefits
- Prepared patient charts and medical records for upcoming appointments.
- Organized patient scheduling, including scheduling follow-up visits with physicians.
- Assisted physicians with clinical procedures such as suturing, casting, splinting, and wound care.
- Answered phones in a timely manner and addressed patient inquiries or directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided assistance to patients during examinations by taking vital signs and recording information into electronic health records.
- Coordinated communication between different departments within the facility to ensure smooth operations.
Education
Associates Degree of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting -
Mandl School, the College of Allied Health
08.2008
Skills
- Business Planning
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Leadership
- Business Administration
References
FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Timeline
CEO/Administrator
Agile Urgent Care
10.2020 - 09.2023
Clinical Coordinator/Medical Assistant
Agile Urgent Care
05.2017 - 10.2020
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
08.2015 - 05.2017
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Bay Ridge Medical Care
10.2011 - 08.2015
Medical Assistant/Coordinator
Axon Medical
10.2010 - 08.2011
Associates Degree of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting -
Mandl School, the College of Allied Health
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
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