Xiomara Fernandez
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Clinical Medical Assistant with comprehensive expertise in patient care coordination and laboratory operations. Proven ability to manage high-volume lab tasks, assist in specialty procedures, and enhance patient communication as a Spanish translator. Committed to delivering quality patient education and support in diverse medical settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist
MOUNT SINAI MULTISPECIALTY PHYSICIANS
New York, New York
03.2009 - 08.2018
- Managed all laboratory operations including stocking supplies, preparing specimens for the main lab, running tests, centrifuging, labeling, diabetes tests, and breath tests while maintaining efficiency in a high-volume environment.
- Worked as a Medical Assistant across multiple specialty departments, including internal medicine, general surgery, podiatry, gastroenterology, cardiology, and physical therapy, utilizing the Epic electronic health records system for patient documentation and performing EKGs in internal medicine and cardiology.
- Roomed patients, obtained vital signs, prepared examination rooms, and managed scheduling, and confirmations using Epic.
- Trained and onboarded new Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist in clinical and laboratory procedures.
- Performed ankle-brachial index (ABI) procedures including patient intake, medical history, and documenting results.
- Assisted physicians and anesthesiologists during endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures by preparing and disinfecting equipment, collecting biopsy specimens, positioning patients, monitoring vital signs, and coordinating follow-up care.
- Acted as a 1199 SEIU Delegate, facilitating meetings and resolving workplace concerns between staff and management.
Medical Assistant
NY MEDICAL HEALTHCARE, PC
Queens, New York
06.2008 - 12.2008
- Assisted physicians during endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures, including biopsies, venipuncture, and EKGs.
- Performed bone density, stress test, pulmonary and hearing test following medical protocols.
- Provided Spanish translation services for patients and managed phone scheduling and appointments coordination.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Peter Distler(GASTROENTEROLOGIST)
Manhattan, New York
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Assisted physicians during endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures, including biopsy collection and patient preparation.
- Performed venipuncture, EKGs, and Vital signs while escorting patients through the examination workflow.
- Managed front desk operations including insurance verification, form completion and patient registration.
Medical Assistant Internship
THE NY EYE & EAR INFIRMARY
01.2007 - 01.2007
- Monitored vital signs and escorted patients to the recovery room and operating room.
- Assisted the Registered Nurse in documenting patient medical histories.
- Responded to incoming phone calls and scheduled patients for surgical procedures.
- Provided translation services for Spanish-speaking patients.
Education
AAS - Medical Assistant
Bramson ORT College
Queens, NY06-2007
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) -
National Healthcare Association
Queens, NY10-2010
Certified EKG Technician (CET) -
National Healthcare Association
Queens, NY10-2010
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) -
National Healthcare Association
Queens, NY10-2010
Skills
- EPIC charting
- Electronic health records
- vital sign monitoring
- specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- EKG administration
- laboratory operations
- patient care coordination
- Spanish Bilingual
- employee advocacy
Personal Information
Title: Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist
Languages
Spanish-Fluent/Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist
MOUNT SINAI MULTISPECIALTY PHYSICIANS
03.2009 - 08.2018
Medical Assistant
NY MEDICAL HEALTHCARE, PC
06.2008 - 12.2008
Medical Assistant
Dr. Peter Distler(GASTROENTEROLOGIST)
01.2008 - 06.2008
Medical Assistant Internship
THE NY EYE & EAR INFIRMARY
01.2007 - 01.2007
AAS - Medical Assistant
Bramson ORT College
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) -
National Healthcare Association
Certified EKG Technician (CET) -
National Healthcare Association
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) -
National Healthcare Association