Medical Assistant High School

Location:

Posted:

September 20, 2010

Gretna, LA 70053

Email:

chalena.desalvo@yahoo. com

Chalena DeSalvo, MA, C.N.A

Objective To achieve a rewarding and challenging position as a Medical Assistant.

Education 2009 Gretna Career College Gretna, LA

Diploma, Medical Assistant

01/2008 -12/2008 Louisiana Technical College Harvey, LA

Certificate: Certified Nursing Assistant

CPR Certification

Certificate: Patient Care Technician

2004 - 2008 Delgado Community College New Orleans,

1996 -1998 West Jefferson High School Harvey, LA

Diploma

General Education

Specialized Skills and Clinical Site: Wynhoven Healthcare Center Marrero, LA

Training

Extern Site: Lafayette Street Medical Center Gretna, LA

Clinical Skills: Vital Signs, EKG’s, Injections, CPR, Minor Surgery, Urinalysis,

Draping/Positioning, Cultures, Phlebotomy, Medication Prep, Sterilizing Techniques, Safety

Precautions, Bed making, Dressings, Irrigations, Patient Hygiene, Capillary Sticks, and

Catheterization.

Administrative Skills: Appointment scheduling, Bookkeeping, Computer Skills, Telephone

Etiquette, Operate Basic Office Equipment, Communication (Written and Oral), Filing, OSHA,

HIPAA, ICD-9, CPT, Knowledge of CMS 1500 Form, Patient Education, Medical terminology,

Obtain Referrals, and Lab Requisition Forms.

Employment 01/2005 - 06/2005 Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA

Office Assistant

Greeted people in a courteous manner

Typed instructors lesson plans

Answered phones using proper etiquette

Scheduled appointments; Phone messages

Multi-tasker

Filing and copying of documents.

References Available Upon Request.