Medical Assistant Certified
Resume:
AnnMarie Pignataro
**** *** *** *** ** Brooklyn New York 11209
*********@*****.***
Certified Phlebotomist and Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant Professional
Multi-skilled Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) looking to obtain a position with your organization where my understanding of advanced medical processes and excellent skills in administration will help the operations of the healthcare facility. Instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the doctor’s office through good communication skills and showing compassion towards patients’ needs, which are vital in patient care management. Very analytical and detail oriented in processing medical charts and diagnoses, taking vital signs, as well as coding patients’ medical records for billing purposes.
Education
ASA College, Brooklyn, New York, 2014 ~ 2016
Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting
Certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Bulkan’s Educational Institute, Brooklyn, New York, 6/2011
Certification/License: Nursing Assisting
Municipal Training Careers Center, Brooklyn, New York, 6/2005
Certification: Nursing Assisting, Phlebotomy, EKG
Saint Edmund High School, Brooklyn, NY,
Regents Diploma/Diploma: Diploma
Date Awarded: 6/1985
Skills
Office Duties: Scheduling Patients, Ordering Supplies, Invoices, Answering Phones, Filing, Organizing Medical
Records, Coding (ICD10/CPT), Third Party Billing, Microsoft Word, Eagle Systems, Medical Terminology, Typing 35 Wpm, Excellent Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Excellent Customer Services Skills
General: Vital Signs, Nebulizers, Wheelchairs, Stretchers, Exam Table, Stethoscope, Oxygen, EKG, Phlebotomy
Lab Tests: Urinalysis, Venipuncture, Wound Swabs, Pregnancy Testing
Body Systems: Cardiovascular System, Nervous System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Reproductive System, Endocrine System, Urinary System
Age Specific: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
Emergencies: Fracture, Bleeding, Burns, Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest, Choking, Poisoning
Professional Experience:
ASA College – Externship Program, Brooklyn New York July 2016
Medical Assistant Extern – Division of Health Disciplines
Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.
Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions.
Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered; completing insurance forms; responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Self Employed, Brooklyn New York January 2007 – June 2016
Caretaker
●Provided companionship and conversation
●Prepared meals and cleaning up meal-related tasks
●Preformed light housekeeping tasks
●Ran errands
November 2006 – May 2010
Dr. Paul K. Wein M.D.
●Inventoried and ordered medical and lab supplies and equipment
●Measured and recorded vitals
●Set up blood work, preformed phlebotomy, venipunctures, urinalysis, and EKG
●Took patients’ histories, scheduled appointments and follow-up appointments
●Participated in physical examinations and treatment procedures
REFERENCES: Available Upon request
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