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MARTINA GJONAJ

Summary

Motivated Public Health graduate with experience as a Medical Assistant, demonstrating strong patient care skills. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, seeking an internship opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with a strong motivation for success and a commitment to providing high-quality healthcare.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Medpointe Urgent Care
Rochester, MI
02.2024 - Current
  • Greet and check in patients, updating patient information in the computer system.
  • Verify insurance coverage for appointments and collect co-payments as required.
  • Prepare charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms are completed correctly.
  • Take and record patient vital signs and medical histories.
  • Perform blood draws.
  • Perform EKGs.
  • Change dressings and remove sutures.
  • Sterilize medical instruments.
  • Conduct glucose tests.
  • Administered medications and immunizations.
  • Perform basic laboratory tests (e.g., COVID-19, strep throat, mono, STD, affirm, and flu tests).
  • Conduct ear lavage procedures.
  • Perform drug screens and DOT physicals.
  • Ensured accurate tracking of medical supplies and equipment through regular inventory audits.

Medical Assistant

Beaumont Urgent Care by WellStreet
Troy, MI
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked in a fast pace Urgent Care seeing about 60-120 patients each shift.
  • Triaged patients; assessed, documented and monitored vital signs.
  • Prepared treatment rooms by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Administered medications and non-intravenous injections (intramuscular & subcutaneous).
  • Performed basic laboratory tests (e.g., COVID-19, strep throat, mono, STD, affirm, and flu tests).
  • Administered EKG tests and monitored heart rhythm.
  • Performed DOT physical examinations and administered drug screens.
  • Operated x-ray radiologic imaging equipment to produce images of body.
  • Splinted patients.
  • Treated wounds and assisting providers during procedures.
  • Changed dressings and remove sutures.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
Royal Oak, MI
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Filled medications, created labels during a high volume of prescriptions.
  • Managed inventories, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
  • Efficiently processed cash register transactions for prescriptions in store and drive through.
  • Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
  • Administered COVID PCR and Rapid test.
  • Administered flu vaccinations.
  • Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person.
  • Educated patients on prescription instructions and answered questions regarding drug side effects.

Hostess

Old Detroit Burger Bar
Troy, MI
06.2018 - 11.2020
  • Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure.
  • Escorted guests to seating area, cleaned menus and created the weekly work schedule.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations and take takeout orders.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol, polishing silverware and disinfecting menus.
  • Checked and restocked server supplies to optimize efficiency in daily operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Utica Highschool
06.2020

Skills

  • Bilingual-English & Albanian
  • Worked with EPIC, Health Fusion and Carecloud
  • Communication skills
  • Pharmacology & Medical terminology
  • Multitasker
  • Good at working hard under pressure
  • Organized
  • Phlebotomy

Volunteer Work

  • Play Place for Children Caregiver- (39 hours, Sterling Heights, MI) Provided childcare services for children with special needs at a daycare center.
  • St. Pauls Catholic Church Catechism teacher- (525 hours, Rochester, MI) Guiding young Catholics in First Holy Communion preparation, imparting faith, values, and sacramental knowledge.
  • Earthquake Relief for Albania Volunteer-(10 hours, Rochester MI) Collected donations, boxed them and shipped them to people in need.
  • BetterWay Detroit Worksite Leader- (138 hours, Detroit MI) Helped aid the homeless into finding jobs.
  • Capuchin Soup Kitchen- (14 hours, Detroit MI) Assisted in stocking pantry shelves and sorted clothes.
  • Academic Dermatology Scribe- (30 hours, Shelby Township, MI) As a dermatology scribe, I documented patient histories, examinations, and treatment plans under a PA's supervision.
  • University of Detroit Mercy Patient model- (21 hours, Detroit, MI) Patient model for PA school examinations.
  • University of Michigan Flint Standardized Patient-(54 hours, Flint, MI) Trained to portray a real patient in order to simulate a set of symptoms or problems for the PA students.
  • Lawrence Technological University Student Exam Model- (7 hours, Southfield MI) Exam model for the PA students.

Shadowing

  • Christian Gjolaj PA-C (36 hours, Harper Woods MI)- Get Well Urgent Care.
  • Lora Matigian PA-C (8 hours, Ann Arbor MI)- University of Michigan Hospital Internal Medicine.
  • Simon Kolcaj PA-C (16 hours, Rochester MI)-Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital Neurology Department.
  • Anisa Muhovic PA-C (8 hours, Rochester MI)- Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital Internal Medicine.
  • Martin Dukaj MD (5 hours, Clinton Township MI)- Cornerstone Medical Group Primary Care Office.
  • Saly Arabo PA-C (5 hours, Hazel Park MI)- Hazel Park Medical Center Primary Care Office.
  • Fiorentina Spahiu PA-C (8 hours, Detroit MI) -Ascension St. John Hospital Thoracic Surgery.

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Medpointe Urgent Care
02.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Beaumont Urgent Care by WellStreet
01.2022 - 05.2023

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
11.2020 - 01.2022

Hostess

Old Detroit Burger Bar
06.2018 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Wayne State University

High School Diploma -

Utica Highschool

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