Certified Medical Assistant

OBJECTIVE:

To secure a rewarding and challenging position as a Medical Assistant within the Allied Healthcare Community with opportunity for professional advancement and growth.

EDUCATION:

**/*7 – 02/08 Allen School, Inc., Brooklyn, New York

Medical Assistant Certificate, February 2008

01/05 – 05/07 New York City College of Technology/CUNY, Brooklyn, New York

Completed 32 credits towards an A.S in Liberal Arts

09/02 – 12/04 Kingsborough Community College/CUNY, Brooklyn, New York

Completed 40 credits towards an A.S in Liberal Arts

AWARDS:

Academic Achievement Award, 2007-2008

Perfect Attendance Award, 2007-2008

HIPAA Certificate, November 2007

CLINICAL

SKILLS:

 Perform phlebotomy-venipuncture, fingersticks, and EKGs

 Assess and chart vital signs, weight, and height

 Administer pregnancy testing, hematology -CBCs, and urinalysis lab tests

 Execute laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens

 Skilled at conducting routine blood drawing procedures

 Collect, log, and prepare laboratory specimens

 Handle medical emergencies and first aid

ADMINISTRATIVE

SKILLS

 Prepare, maintain, and update patient charts

 Document patients' medical histories

 Conduct laboratory follow-ups and coordinate referrals

 Register, schedule, and confirm patient appointments

 Perform medical transcription and insurance verification

 Answer, screen, and triage telephone calls

 Manage filing, faxing and photocopying

ADDITIONAL

SKILLS:

 Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet

 Good communication and interpersonal skills

 Able to maintain effective patient relations

 Adopt to new concepts quickly

EXPERIENCE:

11/07 – 02/08 SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York

Endocrinology Research Department

Medical Assistant (Internship)

03/01 – 04/01 Public School # 6, Brooklyn, New York

Teacher’s Assistant (Volunteer)

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