Carmen D. Montero
*** ****** ***** . ******* *****, NEW YORK 11722
Cell: 631-***-**** . E-mail: ************@*******.***
To Whom It May Concern:
The attached resume is presented for your consideration regarding
employment within your organization. Briefly, my qualifications include
significant success as a Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, Phlebotomist
and Office Manager coupled with strong time management skills and the
ability to create a comfortable and pleasant environment for all involved.
This background has given me the opportunity to accumulate substantial
knowledge and skills in a number of functional areas.
Overall, I evaluate myself as a perceptive and dedicated professional who
pays great attention to detail. I utilize a positive and enthusiastic
approach toward meeting objectives, with a high capacity for quickly
adapting to any assignment.
A key element in my desire to move ahead has been a drive for improvement.
I have a strong determination to fully utilize my expertise within a
progressive organization offering challenge and growth potential.
References and requirements will be supplied upon establishment of mutual
interest.
The resume outlines my background and capabilities. As there is more to
relate, I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to specifically
discuss how I can contribute to your organization.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Carmen D. Montero
CARMEN D. MONTERO
316 FELLER DRIVE . CENTRAL ISLIP, NEW YORK 11722 . CELL: 631-***-**** . E-
MAIL: ************@*******.***
Profession: Professional Care Provider
Profile: > Successful performance in all facets of medical management >
Familiar with gynecology, minor operative procedures, pregnancy and HIV
counseling & testing > Highly effective skills in evaluating, organizing,
and communicating for optimum results > Creative problem-solver with a can-
do attitude and patient centric focus > Well developed team spirit and
interpersonal/multicultural sensibility > Bilingual, Fluency in Spanish >
Consistently ensure the most comprehensive, cost efficient, and highest
quality solutions to quality patient care > Proven ability to establish,
achieve, and surpass goals...
Employment
Unit Coordinator/Medical Assistant (Pediatrics)
1/2008 -6/2013
Huntington Hospital - Dolan Family Health Center
Greenlawn, NY
Prepare patients and process lab requests for physicians
Prepare and maintain patient records in the computerized patient
information system
Draw blood from patients as necessary and prepare for lab testing
Answer incoming patient calls and schedule appointments for 3 Physicians
Facilitate communication to unit staff and from the unit to other hospital
departments
Serve as a resource person to medical staff regarding hospital protocols
Organize and maintain unit supplies necessary for daily activities
Pre-authorize CT Scans and MRI's for pediatric patients
Seek pre-approvals from insurance agencies (government & private)
Medical Assistant/Office Manager
5/2004 -1/2008
North Shore Allergy & Asthma Institute
New Hyde Park, NY
Assisted an Allergy and Immunology Specialist in allergy testing
Took patient vital signs, scheduled appointments, verified insurance,
managed office and additional staff
As the only Spanish speaking assistant, I served as a translator to the
many Spanish speaking patients that met with their physician
Medical Assistant
3/2003 - 5/2004
Comprehensive Pain Care of Long Island
Babylon, NY
Assisted in various procedures including pain management
Took patient vital signs, scheduled appointments, verified insurance, as
the office met with an average of 60+ patients per day
As the only Spanish speaking assistant, I served as a translator to the
many Spanish speaking patients that meet with their physicians
Medical Assistant
9/2002 - 3/2003
Dr. Sampogna
Bay Shore, NY
Assisted 7 doctors in ear irrigations, needle aspirations, biopsies, and
other medical procedures
Sterilized all instruments used; prepared and maintained 10 medical rooms
Medical Assistant
5/1999 - 9/2002 Dr. Barbara Bern, M.D.; OB/GYN
Baldwin, NY
Assisted in gynecological and operative procedures
Billed HMO's, PPO's, private insurances, and self paying patients
Maintained close relationships with medical drug representatives
Practiced phlebotomy E.K.G.'s, urinary cultures
Assisted in leeps, colposcopys, endometrial biopsy's, birth control
insertions, pessary insertions, polyp removals, D & C's
Medical Assistant
6/1997 -5/1999
Planned Parenthood
West Islip, NY
Counseled and performed HIV and pregnancy tests
Billed HMO's, PPO's, and private insurances and self paying patients
Practiced Phlebotomy and urinary cultures
Answered phones, set up appointments, put together patient charts and
entered new procedures into database
Relevant Attributes: > Foreign language expertise includes fluency in
Spanish > Flexibility to "wear-several-hats" > Confidence to take charge >
Skill to rapidly adapt to changing and conditions > Formal education
includes Associates of the Arts in Science (pending) from Suffolk County
Community College > References upon request.
Education:
Associates in Allied Health - RN Program
1/2010 -Present
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY
Maintain a 3.4 GPA
Eastern Suffolk Boces
10/1996 -6/1997
Allied Health Studies
Bellport, NY
NYS Certified Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, Phlebotomist
High School Diploma
9/1994 -6/1997
Bay Shore High School
Bay Shore, NY
General Studies