Shamika Williams
Hempstead,NY
Summary
Skilled Surgical Medical Assistant offering more than 14 years of experience and well versed in MOHs and excision surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Assistant
Long Island MOHs Surgery
07.2025 - 08.2026
- Assisted surgeon during excisions, closures, and specimen handling.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout preoperative and intraoperative workflows.
- Coordinated patient preparation, positioning, and procedure readiness.
- Prepared surgical instruments and sterile fields for Mohs procedures.
- Documented procedure support details and updated clinical records accurately.
- Sterilized equipment and organized treatment rooms for efficient turnover.
- Monitored supply levels and restocked instruments, dressings, and consumables.
- Supported patient care through clear communication, comfort, and procedure instructions.
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Participated in pre-operative consultations, offering vital input on patient conditions and surgical approach.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgeries with efficient room turnover times.
Surgical Medical Assistant
Long Island Surgical Specialties
03.2022 - 02.2025
- Assist Doctors with minor procedures such as Ultrasound guided Fine Needle Aspirations of the Thyroid, Parathyroid and lymph nodes.
- Obtained patient documents for surgical consultations, ensuring preparedness for procedures.
- Maintained office inventory to support efficient operations and minimize disruptions.
- Prepare dirty instruments for pickup by central sterile.
- Obtain blood samples of a minimum of 30 patients daily through venipuncture using syringes butterfly needles.
Surgical Medical Assistant
Desiree Rather P.C
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepare patients for surgery by reviewing their medical history,vitals ,receiving consents, taking photos of the surgical site, and setting up the surgical area.
- Assist with Mohs stages,excisions,Excision, and skin biopsies.
- Sterilized surgical instruments using standardized protocols to ensure safety.
- Sterilize instruments
- Managed office inventory to support seamless surgical operations and ensure availability of necessary supplies.
- Conducted surgical consultations to evaluate patient needs and discuss treatment options.
Lead Medical Assistant/MOHs Surgical Assistant
NY Medical Skin Solutions
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Prepare patients for Mohs surgical procedures by receiving consents,giving instructions on the procedure, local anesthetic, and setting up the surgical area.
- Assisted with Mohs stages, skin biopsies, and excisions to support efficient surgical outcomes
- Thoroughly sterilized surgical instruments to ensure a safe environment for procedures.
- Successfully drew blood from patients for various procedures, including PRP treatments.
- Assist in PRP procedure by massaging plasma on the skin
- Assist with Thermismooth procedures by positioning the patient and applying coconut oil to treatment areas.
- Maintain biopsy book to ensure patients receive results.
- Maintained inventory to support seamless operational workflow
- Prepared patients for cosmetic procedures by obtaining consents and applying topical numbing to enhance patient comfort
- Reviewed and authorized medication refills to ensure continuity of patient care.
Medical Assistant
Rockville Dermatology
06.2012 - 04.2020
- Supported skin biopsy procedures to ensure patient comfort and procedural efficiency
- Maintained inventory/ biopsy books
- Organized patient charts in designated filing system
- Facilitated Mohs surgery and excisions to enhance patient outcomes and procedural accuracy
Education
Medical Assistant -
Sanford Brown Institute
Garden City, NY, US05-2011
Skills
- Venous access expertise
- Assessing patient vital signs
- Injection administration
- Electronic medical records management
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Skilled at prioritizing tasks
- Ability to take initiative
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Fast learner
Certification
- Driver's License
- RMA
- CCMA Certification
Timeline
Medical Surgical Assistant
Long Island MOHs Surgery
07.2025 - 08.2026
Surgical Medical Assistant
Long Island Surgical Specialties
03.2022 - 02.2025
Surgical Medical Assistant
Desiree Rather P.C
09.2021 - 03.2022
Lead Medical Assistant/MOHs Surgical Assistant
NY Medical Skin Solutions
11.2019 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant
Rockville Dermatology
06.2012 - 04.2020
Medical Assistant -
Sanford Brown Institute
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer