Medical Assistant Certified
Resume:
Hope Willensky, CMA
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Certified Medical Assistant where I may utilize my experience, clinical knowledge and interpersonal skills for exceptional patient care
EXPERIENCE:
Valley Health System – Mahwah, NJ February 2021 – Present
Certified Medical Assistant
Obtain patients’ chief complaints, vital signs and weight
Obtain prior authorizations for medications and procedures
Responsible for all medical records
Triage calls and messages between patients and doctors
Aided physicians with examinations, labs and prescriptions
Explained to patients procedures, labs and instructions given by physician
Liaison between ambulatory facility and physician office
EMR knowledge of Athena
Contracted Certified Medical Assistant April 2020 – February 2021
ExecuSearch, RJW-Saint Barnabas, Medcor
Obtain patients’ chief complaints, vital signs and weight
Reviewing new hire forms and appropriate documentation
Physicals for new hires, CDL-eye testing, PFTs, EKGs, phlebotomy and hearing
Administering vaccines including COVID vaccine and ppd placement and reading
Ensure all testing received prior to visit, Scribing visit
Obtain prior authorizations for medications and procedures
Taking temperature, screening and Questions for surveillance
Implemented employees answers into data base
Triaging employees providing education on COVID-19 according to CDC guidelines
Advocare Pediatrics – Basking Ridge, NJ January 2019 – April 2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Obtain patients’ chief complaints, vital signs and weight
Obtain prior authorizations for medications and procedures
Revamped clinical side of office to run more efficient
In charge of ordering supplies and immunizations
Prepared vaccinations and administered
Responsible for all medical records
Triage calls and messages between patients and doctors
Aided physicians with examinations, labs and prescriptions
Responsible for all CLIA testing and proficiency testing
Performed UA, drug testing, rapid flu, rsv and strep tests and swab testing for genetic testing
EMR knowledge of OP and eClincal
Atlantic Health - Morristown, NJ March 2014 – December 2018 Certified Medical Assistant
Obtain patients’ chief complaints, vital signs and weight
Retrieve data for research studies, aide in explaining protocol, scheduling and testing
Scheduling office visits and procedures
Explain preparations for procedures, lab testing and orders
Educate patients on diet, medication, treatment and testing including patients on treatment for ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s and hepatitis C
Obtain prior authorizations for medications testing and
Administered therapeutic injections, schedule infusions Proficient in spirometry, finger stick tests, and allergy testing
Preparing prescriptions, lab and radiology orders electronically
Assist with testing for neurological evaluations
Abstracting charts to EMR
EMR Epic
Atlantic Gastroenterology - Cedar Knolls, NJ September 2011 - February 2014
Certified Medical Assistant
Obtain patients’ chief complaints, vital signs, weight and assist physicians
Taught patients and assisted them in preparation for procedures
Educated patients on diet, medication, treatment and testing to facilitate individual management of ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease, GERD, and hepatitis C; including preparation of all lab work and ordering the medicine
Obtain prior authorizations for medications and procedures including outpatient radiology scanning
Perform breath test for H-pylori and testing fecal occult blood
Triage phone calls between doctor and patients
Accessing biopsies, sending electronic prescriptions, refills and labs
Primary Health and Wellness Center - Millburn, NJ May 2011 - February 2012
Certified Medical Assistant
Obtained patients’ chief complaints, vital signs, basic and calculate BMI
Performed phlebotomy, prepare specimens including PAP, perform EKG, urinalysis, blood glucose, spirometry, and oxygen saturation
Assisted with pelvic exams and gastric band adjustments
Prepared specimens for laboratory, administer vaccines, TB testing
Assisted with Hepatitis C patients as treatment liaison and coordinator of the monthly support group.
Responsible for patient scheduling, coding and billing; proficient with Medisoft
Staten Island Urological - Staten Island, NY June 2011 - July 2012
Certified Medical Assistant, Part-time
Obtain vital signs, phlebotomy, and process PSA testing
Confer with patient to explain treatment procedures and educate
Phlebotomy and ran testing for PSA results in office lab
Gastro Research Associates - Cedar Knolls, NJ April 2010 - June 2013
Assistant Research Coordinator, Part-time
Assisted Clinical Research Coordinator and Investigators with:
Screening subjects as per inclusion, exclusion criteria
Documenting vital signs, performing EKGs and phlebotomy
Follow up of research subjects
Adhering to ICH-GCP guidelines
Reviewed Informed Consent Documents and managed the site master file
Glo’ Skin Medi Spa - Warren, NJ January 2007 - June 2009
Esthetician/Medical Assistant
Performed medical graded chemical peels, facials, laser facials and waxing
Assisted physician during procedures
EDUCATION:
John Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
COVID-19 Tracer, Certificate 2020
Raritan Valley Community College - Bridgewater, NJ 2010
Clinical Research Coordinator Program, Certificate
Warren County Community College - Washington, NJ 2010
Medical Assistant Certificate Program, certified by AAMA
European Academy of Cosmetology - Union, NJ 2004
Skin Care Specialist, Certificate
Kingsborough Community College - Brooklyn, NY 1985
Associates Degree in Fine Arts (A.F.A.)
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
COVID-19 Tracer, Certificate-John Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
Certified Medical Assistant – Certificate # 2423172AAMA
Certified BCLS Provider - The American Heart Association
Skin Care Specialist- NJ License # 32WC00236100
References available upon request
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