Mental Health Medical Assistant

PIERPAOLO CATINI

BS, CCMA(NHA)

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SUMMARY: Collaborative CCMA leader with a dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. A patient-focused individual that offers a strong background in psychiatric care. Excels in recordkeeping, time management, and patient observation, delivering top-notch care to patients with mental or emotional disturbances. Skilled Mental Health Technician with social science degrees and extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in a large residential treatment facility and played a key role in the achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communication and patient management skills leading to desirable results. Passionate tech person with skills in spreadsheets, and EHR(Epic and eWorks and,SQL, currently enrolled in GOOGLE Data Analytics Certificate.

EDUCATION

CCMA Medical Assistant Certificate of completion and achievement as valedictorian SUNY BEOC, 2021

Junior Student, B.A. Social Sciences: Behavior and human change NYU, Manhattan NY, 2022

B.S. in Science of Psychological Communication, 2012, GPA: 3,85

H.S. diploma in Applied Art, Institute of Fine Art F.A. Grue, Castelli (TE), Italy, 2009

Diploma of Master of Arts, Institute of Fine Art F.A. Grue, Castelli (TE), Italy, 2007

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Currently enrolled in GOOGLE Data Analytics Certification Program

CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant NHA MAR.2022

BLS- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider American Heart Association Nov.2020

COVID-19 Training MyCnajobs, New York Jul. 2020

COVID-19 Contact Tracing Johns Hopkins University, Coursera, New York Jul. 2020

Parkinson’s Disease Dementia CAREacademy Nov.2020

Mental Health CEU Nevvon Inc. eLearning Nov.2020

Critical Thinking LinkedIn eLearning Nov.2020

Dementia-Friendly Hospitals. Preventing Adverse Events Cares Approach, Minneapolis Jul. 2020 American Red Cross, Disaster Cycle Service, Psychological First AIDE.

(Certified)Nursing Assistant, Hostos Community College, New York Jul.2020-Nov2020

(Home Health Aide), ESL and Anatomy & Physiology Hostos Community College, Apr. -Jun.2020 Ethology I, Ethology II, Ethologic Relationship - 2012/2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE BRIDGE INC. – 01/23-06/23

Case Manager

MEMORIAL SLOAN CANCER CENTER-RRL – 06/22-01/23

ALAT- Laboratory Animal Care Technician, Rockefeller Research Laboratories

Maintained sanitation programs for animal equipment and housing systems.

Kept animal clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health

Mixed and administered special food formulas to animals based on unique dietary needs Managed breeding programs

COLUMBIA DOCTORS/NYP – 02/03-05/10/22

Child Neurology Medical Assistant, Irving Medical Center

Medical Assistant Lead (temporary position)

Triage, vital signs, effective patients flow

EEG disconnections, mentoring patients

Assisting Neurosurgeon with therapy/procedures

EPIC charting, scheduling, ensuring correct protocols

Research laboratory assistant when needed

ITHACA COLLEGE, NEW YORK – 01/06/2022-PRESENT

Advisory Board Member

Customer Service Certificate Program Lead

Behavioral understanding of client needs

Brainstorming program improvements

ESSEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, NEW YORK – 10/03/2021-01/13/2022

Office Manager

Ensure the efficient and organized daily operations of a fast-paced medical office.

Oversee the staff and functions, ensuring that staff attends to the needs of the patients.

Maintains multiple clinicians and employee schedules.

Audit staff timesheets prior to payroll submission.

Monitor center activity and patient flow to ensure efficient and effective patient care.

Ensure compliance with policies and protocols, including HR, OSHA, HIPAA.

Managing feedbacks in a timely manner, investigating, and resolving patient and staff complaints.

Recruiting, mentoring and coaching employees.

CITY DERM, NEW YORK, 03/20- 10/21 Clinical Medical Assistant

Responsible for making sure that each patient’s chart was updated properly after each appointment.

Discuss dermatological conditions with patients and transcribing notes into EMR system.

Often assisted doctors in setting up and executing informational clinics for patients.

Responsible for confirming each day’s appointments at least one week in advance.

Assist in keeping the daily patient schedule and making sure it ran smoothly.

Assist in basic examination procedures and often kept notes for doctors.

Handle dermatologist tools during surgeries and assisted with cosmetic procedures and venipuncture.

Clinical duties included setting up the exam room prior to appointment

Training new medical assistants in eClinicalWorks (EHR) and office duties, procedures.

TOUCHING HEARTS AT HOME AGENCY, MANHATTAN - 02/20,09/20

Home Health Aide

Provided 24/7 care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Companionship, recreational activities for older adults.

Provided catheter care and palliative care such as ambulation, bathing, shampooing, and skin/nail care.

Observed, reported, and recorded the mental and physical health of the patient—medication reminder.

Provided good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises.

Private Personal Care Aide, Brooklyn - 2018/2020

Provided Live in assistance to Parkinson’s ill patients.

Assisted nurses with treatments and medications as directed.

Provided palliative care such as ambulation, bathing, skin/nail care, oral hygiene, and dressing.

Entertained, converse with, or read aloud to the patient to keep him mentally healthy and alert.

Recreational activities such as painting or sculpting promote hand movement.

Private Hospice Caregiver, Manhattan - 2019/2020

Provided 24/7 assistance for a stage 4 pancreatic cancer patient.

Observed, reported, and recorded the mental and physical health of the patient. Medication administration. End-of-life counseling.

Provided palliative care such as ambulation, bathing, shampooing, skin/nail care, oral hygiene, and dressing.

Entertained, converse with, or read aloud to a patient to keep him mentally healthy and alert.

Checked patient vital signs, blood sugar motoring, and oxygen.

IL BRUTTO ANATROCCOLO COOP, ROME, ITALY 2009/2015

Mental Health/Behavioral Therapist Aide

Aided children with Autism

Implemented real life examples on how to act in social situations

Teacher assistant in classroom and aide in summer trip locations 24/7

Psychologist assistant and counseling under supervision Art therapy courses experimenting children creativity Personal Care assistant 24/7, activity daily living.

Medication administration

Pet therapy assistant socializing with small animals.

ARCA DI NOE’ONLUS, ROME, ITALY- 2005/2008

Home Health Aide Manager

Training, scheduling, supervising, and supporting home health aides in new roles.

Provided 24/7 supervision

Hiring and training new staff, aides, receptionist Find new clients and visit them in their home.

Planning summer vacations and organizations for the whole team

SKILLS & STRENGT

Bilingual (English & Italian)

Detailed record-keeping skills for patient charts and follow up care.

Management, payrolls, supervising, leadership Superior capacity of understanding new concepts and applying them correctly.

eClinicalWorks, EPIC

Counseling

BLS, CPR, AED

Animal Welfare

Critical Thinking

Recruiting, coaching, mentoring

Decision-making

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Target Corporation, Bronx Terminal Market, Style Consultant 2019-2020

Luxecess INC., luxury fashion, Executive Assistant, Bronx, NY 2018 – 2019

Atelier Catini, Art lessons/shop, Bronx, NY 2016/PRESENT

CEO/Manager at Abruzzo Majolica Art Gallery (12 employers) 1999/2001, Teramo, Italy

Owner of Mami-U/ Pets Kennel Business – care for dogs, cats, guinea pigs, mice, rats, parrots, ara arakuna. Owner/Manager at Ceramist, Art Gallery (8 employers) 2001/2005, Rome, Italy Manager, Hotel Kent, leading 20 waitresses, 1996/1999, Alba, Italy.

Farm Owner- care for horses, cows, chickens, pigs, piglets, sheep, and lambs 1985/1995

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