Sasha AUstin
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 15+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Institute for Rheumatic and AutoImmune Diseases
Summit, NEW JERSEY
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Certified Medical Assistant
Associates in Cardiovascular Disease
Springfield, NEW JERSEY
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
Certified Medical Assistant
Allergy Diagnostic & Treatment Center Llc-office Of David K. Brown, Md
Summit, NEW JERSEY
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Administered daily medications, checked vital signs and handled basic requests.
- Kept patient information properly secured and confidential.
- Recorded patient vital signs, documenting information into medical charts.
- Performed Scratch Allergy Testing
Lead Medical Assistant
Vanguard Medical Group
Cranford, NEW JERSEY
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervised and trained medical staff on proper procedures for patient intake, examinations and treatments.
- Provided assistance to physicians with clinical tasks such as measuring vital signs and administering medications.
- Ensured that all medical supplies were adequately stocked in the examination rooms.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding their health concerns or questions about treatment options.
Phlebotomist
Medlab Pathology
Cedar Knolls, NEW JERSEY
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
Lead Medical Assistant
Care Station Medical Group
Linden , NEW JERSEY
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Supervised, trained and coached team of medical assistants.
- Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history and entered information for physician or other clinical staff to review.
- Set up, cleaned and stocked examination rooms with medical supplies.
- Prepared daily charts by creating and updating electronic health records system data prior to patient visits.
- Assisted patients with registration, new patient paperwork and check-out process.
Lead Medical Assistant
American Woman Services
Elizabeth, NEW JERSEY
02.2009 - 07.2012
- Set up, cleaned and stocked examination rooms with medical supplies.
- Prepared daily charts by creating and updating electronic health records system data prior to patient visits.
- Assisted patients with registration, new patient paperwork and check-out process.
- Supervised, trained and coached team of medical assistants.
- 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.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Education
Certification - Medical Assisting
Everest Institute
South Plainfield, NJ01-2009
High School Diploma -
Linden High School
Linden, NJ06-2005
Skills
- Clinical applications
- Medical Terminology
- Patient documentation
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Patient-focused care
- Procedure Assistance
- Phlebotomy
- CPR
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Institute for Rheumatic and AutoImmune Diseases
05.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Associates in Cardiovascular Disease
11.2019 - 02.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Allergy Diagnostic & Treatment Center Llc-office Of David K. Brown, Md
03.2019 - 09.2019
Lead Medical Assistant
Vanguard Medical Group
08.2017 - 01.2019
Phlebotomist
Medlab Pathology
09.2014 - 07.2017
Lead Medical Assistant
Care Station Medical Group
03.2012 - 09.2014
Lead Medical Assistant
American Woman Services
02.2009 - 07.2012
Certification - Medical Assisting
Everest Institute
High School Diploma -
Linden High School
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