Certified Medical Assistant

Maria L. Antonellis

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to anticipate the next step

• Organizational skills

• Ability to readily develop rapport with patients, their families and other healthcare professionals

• Special attention and sensitivity to meeting diverse needs of patients from a variety of cultures and backgrounds

• Proficient in Windows 7, Windows XP, Microsoft software such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Medical Software such as: Medical Manager, and MediTech

• Proficient in the workings of both the front and back office

• Knowledge of American Sign Language

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services Brooklyn, NY

Relief Counselor April 2010 to January 2011

• Assisted residents of house with mental and physical disabilities in all aspects of their daily living such as:

• Daily personal hygiene when necessary, eating their meal when necessary, preparing their meals

• Assisted residents in keeping their rooms clean, neat and organized

• Made sure all residents were included in daily community inclusion outings

• Made sure residents doctor’s appointments were kept as well as all medical instructions and all daily medicines were properly administered

Winston Medical Staffing NYC, NY

Certified Medical Assistant August 2008 – March 2009

• Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic and schedule appointments for patients

• Interview patients upon their arrival to obtain their information, record medical history, insurance information, and vital signs, test results

• Prepare and restock exam rooms for patients and physicians

• Keep proper medical records

• Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by physician such as Lupron

• Collect urine specimens log and prepare them for testing

• Conduct urine flow testing and give confidential results to physician

• Explain treatment procedures, medications and physicians instructions to patients or their caretakers

• Assist physician during cystoscopy, examinations, handing them instruments and materials as requested or performing such tasks as administering medicine, injections or removing sutures

• Authorize prescription refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies and patients under direction of physician.

• Contact other medical facilities to schedule patients for testing and examinations

• Clean and sterile instruments and properly dispose of contaminated materials

• Operate electrocardiogram (EKG) and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests

• Set up and sterilize medical equipment

• Keep financial records and perform other bookkeeping duties such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients

• Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, dictation, completing insurance forms, inventory and order medical, lab or office supplies and equipment

United Staffing Systems, Inc. NYC, NY

Certified Medical Assistant September 2007 – March 2008

• Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic and schedule appointments for patients

• Interview patients upon their arrival to obtain their information, record medical history, insurance information, and obtain vital signs, test results

• Prepare and restock exam rooms for patients and physicians

• Keep proper medical records

• Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by physician such as PPD’s

• Collect blood, urine or stool specimens and log and prepare them for lab testing

• Explain treatment procedures, medications and physicians instructions to patients or their caretakers

• Assist physician during cystoscopy, examinations, handing them instruments and materials as requested or performing such tasks as administering medicine, injections or removing sutures

• Authorize prescription refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies and patients under direction of physician.

• Contact other medical facilities to schedule patients for testing and examinations

• Clean and sterile instruments and properly dispose of contaminated materials

• Operate electrocardiogram (EKG) and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests

• Set up and sterilize medical equipment

• Keep financial records and perform other bookkeeping duties such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients

• Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, dictation, completing insurance forms, inventory and order medical, lab or office supplies and equipment

Jamaica Family Health, Inc. Queens, NY

Medical Assistant January 2007 – June 2007

• Scheduled appointments for office and out-patient procedures

• Recorded vital signs, finger sticks, venipuncture, BP, and PPD’s, and EKG’s on patients

• Assisted during GYN procedures, performed pregnancy tests on patients

• Prepared rooms and patients for examination by doctor

• Prepared and sent out specimens for laboratory testing

• Filled out requisition forms and verified patient insurance eligibility and authorizations

• Filled out super bills, answered phones, filing

• Maintained patient charts and office equipment and order office supplies

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Suburban Technical School September 2005 – January 2007

Medical Assistant Program Student

Medical Assistant Certificate March 2007

Registered Member American Medical Technicians

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