REBECCA ECHEVARRIA
Parlin,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist with over 9 years of diverse clinical healthcare experience. Expertise in patient intake, triage, venipuncture, specimen processing, and 12-lead EKGs. Bilingual in English and Spanish, focused on delivering accurate patient care and enhancing clinical efficiency.
Overview
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10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
NYU LANGONE AMBULATORY CARE CHELSEA
New York, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Perform venipuncture and blood specimen collection for a diverse patient population while prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and accurate patient identification.
- Verified patient demographics, laboratory orders, and specimen requirements, ensuring accuracy and compliance in collections.
- Follow infection prevention, safety, and quality assurance standards in all phlebotomy activities.
- Properly label, handle, process, and transport specimens according to laboratory and organizational protocols.
- Explained collection procedures and answered patient questions, providing compassionate support that reduced anxiety and enhanced patient experience.
- Explain collection procedures, answer patient questions, and provide compassionate support to reduce anxiety and promote a positive patient experience.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely specimen processing and improve patient care.
Medical Assistant
PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS / SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CENTER
Brooklyn, NY
10.2017 - 03.2025
- Triaged patients prior to provider visits by obtaining vital signs, documenting medical histories, and identifying relevant clinical information.
- Assisted providers with colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, IUD insertions and removals, and contraceptive implant insertions and removals.
- Documented laboratory results, patient information, and clinical activities in electronic health record to ensure accurate patient data management.
- Performed venipuncture, urinalysis, specimen collection, centrifugation, and laboratory specimen processing.
- Reinforced patient education as directed by providers, delivering clear and compassionate communication of clinical information to support patient understanding.
- Prepared, cleaned, sanitized, and maintained examination rooms, equipment, and patient-care areas.
- Sterilized and autoclaved surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with established infection-control and safety procedures.
- Processed referrals, registered patients, and scheduled appointments, fostering effective communication with referral sources to enhance continuity of care.
- Supported providers and clinical staff with daily clinical, administrative, and patient-care responsibilities.
Patient Care Technician
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH JFK MEDICAL CENTER
Edison, NJ
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted patients with mobility, bathing, dressing, meals, and activities of daily living, ensuring dignity, privacy, and comfort for each individual.
- Obtained and accurately documented vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Monitored patients and promptly communicated changes in condition to nursing and medical teams.
- Collected blood, urine, and stool specimens for laboratory testing according to established procedures.
- Provided emotional support, fostering a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Provided emotional support and contributed to a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment.
- Monitored and documented patient food and beverage intake to ensure nutritional needs were met.
Medical Assistant
MEDICAL OFFICES OF MANHATTAN / MANHATTAN CARDIOLOGY
New York, NY
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Obtained and documented patient vital signs and medical histories.
- Prepared examination rooms and assisted physicians and nurses to enhance daily clinical operations.
- Collected, processed, and distributed patient specimens to ensure compliance with established office procedures.
- Supported efficient patient flow and helped maintain timely clinical operations.
- Maintained clean, organized, and stocked clinical areas to support a safe and efficient healthcare environment.
- Assisted with administrative and secretarial responsibilities.
Education
Medical Assistant Program -
MANHATTAN INSTITUTE
New York, NY01-2016
Nursing Studies - undefined
LaGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Long Island City, NY01-2014
Skills
- Venipuncture & specimen collection
- Urinalysis & specimen processing
- Colposcopy assistance
- Endometrial biopsy assistance
- IUD insertion/removal assistance
- Contraceptive implant insertion/removal assistance
- Patient intake & triage
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic Health Records
- Infection control protocols
- Surgical equipment sterilization
- Exam room preparation
- Referral processing
- Patient education
- Fast-paced healthcare adaptability
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Typing proficiency
- 12-lead EKGs
Languages
Bilingual: English & Spanish
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- 60 WPM typing speed
- 14+ years of customer service experience
- Strong organization, communication, and time-management skills
- Adaptable and quick to learn new clinical systems, procedures, and workflows
- Effective in fast-paced, patient-centered healthcare environments
Timeline
Phlebotomist
NYU LANGONE AMBULATORY CARE CHELSEA
03.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH JFK MEDICAL CENTER
04.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Assistant
PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS / SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CENTER
10.2017 - 03.2025
Medical Assistant
MEDICAL OFFICES OF MANHATTAN / MANHATTAN CARDIOLOGY
09.2016 - 07.2017
Nursing Studies - undefined
LaGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Medical Assistant Program -
MANHATTAN INSTITUTE