TANYA APONTE
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Seeking Managerial Medical Assistant position with growth oriented company, offering opportunity for advancement and professional development.
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant II
Mount Sinai Hospital Dermatology
03.2017 - Current
- Assist in surgical and medical procedures, biopsies, D&C, and s.
- Prepare and assist in cosmetic procedures and lasers.
- Responsible for triage, vital signs, blood draw, post-op care
- Patient counseling in assistance with pemphigus, pemphigoid, and bullous diseases.
- Set up appointments for Rituximab and Truxima infusions, and coverage.
- Biologic medications' enrollment and administration of injections.
- Trained newly hired medical assistants.
- Trained new hires in Epic electronic health systems.
- During the COVID pandemic, I was deployed to the Mount Sinai Hospital unit.
- Assisting nurses and PCAs for the quality care of patients with COVID.
- Knowledge of cosmetic procedures, such as laser treatments, Botox, fillers, and platelet-rich plasma injection treatments.
- Knowledge of biologics, such as Dupixent, Cosentyx, Skyrizi, Humira, Taltz, Otezla, and Tremfya.
- Treated patients with PDT light therapy, Levulon prep.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Senior Medical Assistant
Dr. Dennis Gross Dermatology
02.2006 - 02.2017
- Assisted in Skin Cancer Screening, biopsies, D&C’s and Melanoma surgical removal
- Photography for mole mapping
- Assisted in MOHS surgery and post-op care
- Responsible for triaging patients, appointment scheduling; prescription and email reminders
- Prescription entry using Epic Health System
- Responsible for the setup of cosmetics such as Botox, Sculptra, Juvederm, Restylane, YAG laser, Smooth Beam, Vbeam, Mixto, Lyra, and Hair Laser Removal, and Alpha Beta Peels.
- Responsible for treating patients with Alpha Beta Peels, Medical Facials and Blue/Red light treatment
- Prepare Medical records, scanning,
- Experienced in Nextech EMR Systems
- Managed schedules, performed interviews for potential employees, ordered supplies and inventory management
- Oversee medical assistants and training personnel
- Patient Counseling of Ipledge Program
- Dr
- Gross skincare product retail
Medical Assistant
Columbia University and Associates of Dermatology
03.2001 - 01.2006
- Assisted in nail, skin biopsies, and surgeries.
- Provided post-op care, bandaging, vital signs, and managing positive skin cancer logs.
- Assisted in skin cancer screening off-site.
- Instrument cleansing and sterilization.
Intern
01.2001 - 02.2001
- Assisted in nail, skin biopsies and surgeries
- Provided post-op care, bandaging, vital signs, Managing positive skin cancer logs
- Assisted in skin cancer screening off sites
- Instrument cleansing and sterilization
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Sanford Brown Institute
NYC01.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Excelsior College
Albany, NYSkills
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- HIPAA compliance
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Inventory and supply management
- Professional bedside manner
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Analytical decision-making skills
- Team management and supervision
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Dictation and Transcription
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- New Hire Training
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Infection Control
- Equipment Sterilization
- Restocking Inventory
Timeline
Medical Assistant II
Mount Sinai Hospital Dermatology
03.2017 - Current
Senior Medical Assistant
Dr. Dennis Gross Dermatology
02.2006 - 02.2017
Medical Assistant
Columbia University and Associates of Dermatology
03.2001 - 01.2006
Intern
01.2001 - 02.2001
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Sanford Brown Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Excelsior College
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