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Sashawna Edwards

St. Albans

Summary

Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 4 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms, and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Upbeat with excellent communication skills. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence, and confidentiality.

Efficient medical assistant with solid foundation in providing clinical and administrative support in healthcare settings. Proven ability to assist in patient care, manage medical records, and support office operations. Demonstrated skill in patient communication and multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Medical Offices of Manhattan
04.2023 - Current

GASTROENTEROLOGY/ PRIMARY CARE

  • Greet Patients
  • Vital Signs
  • Phlebotomy
  • CCA
  • PAD
  • Hearing Test
  • EKG
  • Spiro
  • Log patients information
  • Send emails
  • Answer phones
  • Send out fax
  • Allergy Testing
  • Explain Procedures about stool kits
  • Restock Inventory
  • Assist Physicians if needed
  • Assist with explanation regarding Colonoscopy/ Endoscopy procedures
  • Assist in recovery room after procedures

Medical Assistant

Manhattan Restorative Health Science
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Schedule appointments regarding registered patients, and the distributed pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Verified patients insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patients' cooperation.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
  • Assist physicians with injections by pulling up medicines and taking ultrasound pictures.
  • Assist in recovery room
  • Phlebotomy

Medical Assistant

Forest Urgent Care LIC
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Greet patient
  • Phone Calls
  • Send out referrals
  • Sign in patients
  • Verified Insurance
  • Vital Signs
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Urine Analysis
  • Vision test
  • Covid testing
  • Specimen collection
  • Assist Physicians if needed

Operations Dispatcher

John F Kennedy Airport
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Monitored flow of paperwork and directed information to appropriate departments.
  • Preserved accurate records of dispatched orders, deliveries and receipts.
  • Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints and grievances.
  • Assist with the making of crew sheets
  • Alert workers when aircraft is at the gate
  • Ensure proper equipments are in correct place for workers

Home Health Aide

Towne Nursing
09.2016 - 11.2016
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Plaza College
Forest Hills, NY
08.2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Campus Magnet High
Cambria Heights, NY
07.2016

Skills

  • EMR Systems
  • Proper Sterilization Techniques Direct
  • Patient Care
  • Charting Expertise
  • Assisting with Physical Exams
  • Restocking Lab Supplies
  • Clinical Applications
  • Medical Assistant, 05/2022 to 01/2023
  • Wound Care and Irrigation Vital Sign
  • Monitoring Using Centrifuges
  • Using Scales
  • Specimen Collection
  • Medical Terminology

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Medical Offices of Manhattan
04.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Manhattan Restorative Health Science
05.2022 - 01.2023

Medical Assistant

Forest Urgent Care LIC
05.2021 - 04.2022

Operations Dispatcher

John F Kennedy Airport
01.2018 - 02.2019

Home Health Aide

Towne Nursing
09.2016 - 11.2016

High School Diploma - undefined

Campus Magnet High

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Plaza College
Sashawna Edwards