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Merve Melis Ceylan

Queens,NY

Summary

Certified Medical Assistant with multi-specialty clinical experience in dermatology, surgical procedures, orthopedics, urology, and primary care. Skilled in procedural assistance, sterile technique, scribing, phlebotomy, patient education, managing administrative duties and insurance coordination in high-volume hospital settings. Known for efficiency, accuracy, and strong patient communication. Currently pursuing nursing education.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Northwell Dermatology
New York, NY
03.2025 - Current
  • Assist physicians during excisions, biopsies, cosmetic procedures, PRP therapy, laser treatments, and phototherapy
  • Prepare sterile fields, instruments, and procedure rooms following infection control standards
  • Provide pre- and post-procedure patient education and wound care instructions
  • Performed suture removals and assisted with dressing application to support patient recovery post-procedure
  • Scribed provider encounters, entered diagnoses/orders, and maintained accurate EMR documentation to enhance patient record accuracy
  • Obtain prior authorizations for procedures, surgeries and medications through insurance portals and direct communication
  • Coordinated patient messages, medication refill requests, and follow-up care with providers to ensure continuity of care
  • Manage biopsy tracking logs, Mohs referrals, and maintaining accurate documentation

Medical Assistant

Weill Cornell Medicine - Dermatology
New York, NY
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisted with dermatologic procedures including Mohs surgeries, ED&C, excisions, skin biopsies
  • Maintained sterile surgical setup and ensured proper instrument sterilization for safe procedures.
  • Prepared patients and provided procedural education
  • Performed phlebotomy, specimen handling, and vitals monitoring
  • Ensured smooth patient flow in fast-paced surgical clinic
  • Coordinated laboratory test orders and tracked results to support timely patient diagnosis.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.

Medical Assistant (Multi-Specialty)

Summit Health
New York, NY
07.2022 - 04.2024

Multi-specialty clinical experience including orthopedics, urology, primary care and cardiology.

  • Assisted providers during joint injections, PRP procedures, casting, and imaging coordination
  • Coordinated x-ray orders and optimized imaging workflow for timely patient diagnostics
  • Informed patients about durable medical equipment usage and ensured understanding of follow-up care instructions
  • Performed phlebotomy and urine testing
  • Prepared rooms and patients for excisions and cystoscopy procedures
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Triaged patients, obtained vitals, and updated medical histories
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, and audiograms.
  • Delivered lab results and clarified follow-up instructions to enhance patient understanding and adherence
  • Maintained accurate charting and provider documentation

Medical Assistant Extern

Medical Associates of Wall Street
New York, NY
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assisted physicians with patient care, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
  • Assisted with minor procedures, phlebotomy, EKGs, and wound care to enhance patient care.
  • Performed basic lab tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under the supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
  • Prepared patients for exams and procedures
  • Performed administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, and answering phones to support office operations.
  • Conducted basic lab tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under supervision to aid in patient diagnosis.
  • Performed routine dipstick, vision and hearing tests.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, filing paperwork and answering phones.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY
02-2028

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

ASA College
New York, NY
06-2022

Skills

  • Medical assisting
  • Phlebotomy
  • Patient Triage & Vitals
  • Sterile Technique
  • Procedure assistance
  • Post-Procedure Care
  • Patient Education
  • Specimen Handling
  • EMR Documentation & Scribing: Epic EMR, Allscripts, Athena health
  • Clinical documentation
  • Insurance Authorization
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Dermatologic & Surgical Support

Certification

  • Certified Medical Assistant (AMCA)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Northwell Dermatology
03.2025 - Current

Medical Assistant

Weill Cornell Medicine - Dermatology
05.2024 - 01.2025

Medical Assistant (Multi-Specialty)

Summit Health
07.2022 - 04.2024

Medical Assistant Extern

Medical Associates of Wall Street
02.2022 - 06.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Borough of Manhattan Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

ASA College
Merve Melis Ceylan