Samantha Alcantara
Norwalk
Summary
Experienced in orthopedic patient care, clinical support, and orthopedic hand surgical procedures. Highly motivated Medical Assistant with performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Brings a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Medical Assistant
Coastal Orthopedic
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing such as X-rays or MRI scans, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans for patients.
- Developed positive relationships with patients through empathetic listening skills combined with a genuine interest in their well-being during their time at the clinic.
- Maintained strict protocols for infection control while preparing instruments for in office surgical procedures. Performing sterile processing under the INTEGRA guidelines.
- Assisted physicians with minor orthopedic surgeries, including preparing operating room, calling time out before the procedures, gathering pathologies for lab transport.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Removing casts and splints, applied and fitted DME, performed suture/staple removal.
- Prepping cortisone and hyaluronic acid injections for non operative patients. Also preparing local anesthesia for surgical cases.
- Experience with Nextgen, Centricity, Cerner, Epic EHR
Coffee Shop Worker/ Beach Cafe
Simply Delicious Catering
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
- Worked at the Roton private beach club during the summer time
Bookkeeper
Cortez Landscape
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
Customer Sales Associate
Walgreens #10177
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted customers with purchases and order placements using cash register
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stocking levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
- Experience as a Beauty Consult and Photo department
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Community Service
Brien McMahon High School
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Volunteered at the Kidzfest for Three years
- Worked with committees for school fundraisers
- Tutored Kindergarten and 5th grade students.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Medical Assisting
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT06-2021
High School Degree -
BRIEN MCMAHON HIGH SCHOOL
Norwalk, CT06.2018
Skills
- Able to work in a high stress/busy setting
- Postoperative care/orthopedic bracing
- Electronic health records (NEXTGEN,Centricity, etc)
- Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
- Maintaining confidentiality/HIPAA Compliance
- BLS Red Cross recertification - April 18th, 2025
- Surgical Instruments
- Microsoft Suite (including: Outlook, Word, Excel, Calendar)
Timeline
Orthopedic Medical Assistant
Coastal Orthopedic
06.2021 - Current
Coffee Shop Worker/ Beach Cafe
Simply Delicious Catering
09.2019 - 05.2021
Bookkeeper
Cortez Landscape
09.2018 - 08.2019
Customer Sales Associate
Walgreens #10177
07.2016 - 05.2018
Community Service
Brien McMahon High School
09.2014 - 02.2017
Graduate Certificate - Medical Assisting
Norwalk Community College
High School Degree -
BRIEN MCMAHON HIGH SCHOOL
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