RHONESHA R. CASTRO
Bronx, NY ***** 347-***-**** **************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking to obtain a position within a facility that will provide the opportunity to assist in the care of patients in a team setting as a Medical Assistant and use my extensive clinical and administrative skills efficiently.
EDUCATION
ABC Training Center, Bronx, NY 04/2025
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
ABC Training Center, Bronx, NY 04/2025
Certified Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR
Grace Institute Center, New York, NY 05/2024
Certified in Healthcare Administration
Bronx Community College, Bronx, NY 06/1995
Associate of Applied Science in Human Services (66 credits)
SKILLS
•Clinical- Obtained vital signs from patients, set-up and recorded EKG’s, blood work (phlebotomy).
•Precise placement of fine needles into blood vessels.
•Trained in assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and blood vessel irregularities.
•Administrative-Answered phone calls, scheduled appointments, collected co-payments, entered patients’ information in computer databases, daily chart maintenance and filling, stocked examination rooms with medical supplies, called patients for follow-up visits.
•I am proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, medical software such as Fusion EPIC, EHR, EMR, and CMS.
•Highly experienced using ICD 9/10, HCPCS codes, and Coding CPT.
•Knowledgeable in CDC and OSHA regulations, Laws & Ethics.
EXPERIENCE
Mitchell Shear MD (Bronx, NY) 03/2025-04/2025
Clinical Medical Assistant-Intern
•Welcomed patients and managed the check-in and registration process.
•Verified patient medical insurance information and patient eligibility.
•Measured vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, weight, and height.
•Performed phlebotomy on patients and prepared the specimen for lab work.
Value Brix Property Mgmt. Services (New York, NY) 11/2013-09/2023
Office Administrator
•Answered phone calls from clients, assisted with inquiries in a professional manner.
•Managed agendas, travel plans and meetings for executive team.
•Tracked office supply inventory and placed orders when needed.
•Created and maintained employee records and data.
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (New York, NY) 04/2006-09/2012
Clerical Associate
•Updated mental health census database including demographic, economic, and housing data.
•Trained and supervised interns on daily duties, submitted weekly timesheets to supervisor.
•Scanned documents into the electronic tracking system.