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Silvia Galvan

Weston,FL

Summary

Experienced Medical Assistant offering over 18 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

GenesisCare
10.2014 - Current



  • Perform start up procedure on CBC machine in laboratory.
  • Understand all laboratory protocols and procedures.
  • Perform cell counts (CBC) on Coulter and Sysmex analyzer, following documented orientation, training, and competency evaluation.
  • Documented maintenance and out of QC and repeat criteria.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
  • Place patient in to the exam room to be seen by the doctor.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
  • Prepare specimens for send out to reference laboratories and monitors turnaround time.
  • Comply with HIPPA, OSHA, and CLIA rules and regulations
  • Maintain appropriate stock of supplies in the lab and exam rooms.
  • Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
  • Screen medical calls.
  • Call patients and pharmacies when requested by physician.
  • Complete requisition forms for Genetic testing and special pathology test.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.

Medical Assistant

Alves/ Domenech Oncology & Hematology Clinic
03.2007 - 10.2014
  • Perform start up procedure on CBC machine in laboratory.
  • Understand all laboratory protocols and procedures.
  • Perform cell counts (CBC) on Coulter and Sysmex analyzer, following documented orientation, training, and competency evaluation.
  • Documented maintenance and out of QC and repeat criteria.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
  • Place patient in to the exam room to be seen by the doctor.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
  • Prepare specimens for send out to reference laboratories and monitors turnaround time.
  • Comply with HIPPA, OSHA, and CLIA rules and regulations
  • Maintain appropriate stock of supplies in the lab and exam rooms.
  • Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
  • Screen medical calls.
  • Call patients and pharmacies when requested by physician.
  • Complete requisition forms for Genetic testing and special pathology test.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.

Medical Assistant

Eraiba & Eraiba Internal Medicine.
01.2002 - 03.2007
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
  • Perform selected clinical and administrative duties.
  • Maintain patient files, records and other information pertaining to the patient's care.
  • Screen telephone calls for appropriate referral and document accordingly.
  • Take patient history, vital signs, and thoroughly document in patient's chart.
  • Prepare exam and treatment rooms in orderly manner with necessary instruments and supplies.
  • Perform venipuncture, urinalysis, obtain throat cultures, EKG's and other procedures as directed.
  • Phone in patient prescriptions as directed by the doctor.
  • Prepare and maintain supplies for treatments, including sterilization.
  • Scheduling of test and treatments.

Education

Medical Assisting

Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ
06.2003

High School Diploma -

Nuestra Senora Del Rosario
Peru
12.1988

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Typing skills
  • Phlebotomy
  • Vital Signs
  • Telephone Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Specimen Collection and Processing
  • Pre-authorization for oral medications
  • EKG
  • Beckman Coulter CBC machine
  • Sysmex CBC machine
  • PT/INR INRatio machine

Certification

  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Assistant

GenesisCare
10.2014 - Current

Medical Assistant

Alves/ Domenech Oncology & Hematology Clinic
03.2007 - 10.2014

Medical Assistant

Eraiba & Eraiba Internal Medicine.
01.2002 - 03.2007

Medical Assisting

Passaic County Community College

High School Diploma -

Nuestra Senora Del Rosario
Silvia Galvan