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Wendy Valencia

Portland

Summary

Proactive Unit Clerk with 13+ years of healthcare experience. Frequently commended for a proactive and patient-focused attitude. Eager to bring superior performance and a strong work ethic to help achieve team success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Unit Clerk- Emergency Department

New York Presbyterian Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn
09.2024 - 07.2025
  • Liaise between medical staff, patients, and families while handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced emergency environment.
  • Support clinical staff during high-pressure situations by managing administrative tasks and maintaining organized patient information systems.
  • Facilitate vital communication channels among medical professionals during trauma emergencies while maintaining calm and organized emergency protocols.

Unit Clerk- Perioperative Services

New York Presbyterian Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • Cross functioning role, providing support to the operating room through secretarial scheduling and administrative assistance.
  • Monitor the daily procedures and coordinate with Team Leaders to adjust as needed.
  • Communicate any foreseeable issues or special needs to the appropriate person(s) and departments, which may include equipment, surgical add-on(s), anesthesia coverage, and/or supplies.

Unit Secretary - Postpartum

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys
03.2012 - 10.2022
  • Answer, screen and forward incoming calls and respond to patient call lights.
  • Perform variety of duties relating to patient admission, discharge, and/or transfers.
  • Preparing patient rooms for new transfers with patient-specific equipment and supplies before transfers.
  • Provide professional support, assistance to medical staff and perform any administrative task required essential to operating of patient care unit.

Medical Assistant

Foothill Pediatrics
Upland
09.2011 - 01.2013
  • Managed dual office roles, boosting patient care efficiency and workflow.
  • Facilitated insurance tasks and scheduled appointments, enhancing service delivery.
  • Assisted in medical procedures and administered vaccinations with precision.

• Collected vital signs, ensuring accurate patient data and care:

Fostered a supportive environment, building patient trust and satisfaction.

Education

Everest College
09.2010 - 07.2011

Skills

  • Patient Relations
  • HIPAA
  • Medical Terminology
  • Scheduling
  • Team Collaboration
  • Clinical Support
  • Patient Safety
  • Critical Thinking
  • Epic Systems

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association 2025

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Timeline

Unit Clerk- Emergency Department

New York Presbyterian Methodist Hospital
09.2024 - 07.2025

Unit Clerk- Perioperative Services

New York Presbyterian Methodist Hospital
10.2022 - 09.2024

Unit Secretary - Postpartum

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
03.2012 - 10.2022

Medical Assistant

Foothill Pediatrics
09.2011 - 01.2013

Everest College
09.2010 - 07.2011