OBJECTIVE
To obtain a medical assistant position in a progressive and challenging environment in which my knowledge and procedural skills will be put to the best use for the benefit of the institution and the wider community it serves
EXPERIENCE
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Forest Hills NY Dec 2003- Mar 2007
Medical Assistant
Ø Acted under the guidance of the physician to assist with examining patients
Ø Developed mastery of the techniques of taking vital signs, and performed the necessary duties for collecting blood work and samples
Ø Recorded information about patient progress accurately and appropriately
Ø Carried out specific instructions regarding distribution of instruments and materials as directed by physician
Ø Prepared, packaged and labeled specimens for pick-up
St. Vincent’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, New York, NY Oct 2002-Apr 2003
Medical Assistant
Ø Worked in Phlebotomy, Radiology, Oncology departments and in emergency room
Ø Supported the physician in efforts to examine and treat patients
Ø Measured vital signs, such as pulse rate, blood work, temperature, blood pressure and weight
All Health Center, Queens, NY Apr 2001-Oct 2002
Medical Assistant
Ø Helped the physician to perform examination room procedures, working in support of various specialists in the areas of Gynecology, Proctology, Pediatrics, ENT and Internal medicine
Ø Participated in examining patients and paying attention to the recommended treatments in order to ensure that the patient sticks to the required regimen
Ø Ascertained that the patient’s vital signs were at the correct levels, and followed instructions given by the physician to advise the patients on how to improve these signs
Ø Performed phlebotomies and EKGs.
Ø Took patient samples (such as urine, stool, etc) and prepared specimens necessary for the proper testing of the samples
NY Primary Care, Forest Hills, NY Oct 2000-Mar 2001
Medical Assistant
Ø Worked alongside the gynecologist to perform examinations
Ø Took and recorded vital signs, correlating these data with previous visits as necessary to determine the healthy progression of the fetus
Ø Accurately recorded information and correlated data using appropriate methods
Ø Followed the instructions of the physician within the examination/operating rooms to facilitate smooth and accurate procedures
Ø Cleaned and sterilized instruments
Kew Gardens Pharmacy, Kew Gardens, NY Sep 1998-Sep 2000
Pharmacy Technician
Ø Ordered merchandise and assisted customers with their prescriptions
Ø Assisted pharmacist in filling prescriptions
Ø Verified insurance coverage and entered data into the computerized filing system
EDUCATION
NY School for Medical and Dental Assistants
Forest Hills, NY
Sep 2000 – Sep 2001
Medical Assistant Certificate
Merry college 1997
York institute.1998
SKILLS
Phlebotomy v EKG v Computer Literate (email, Internet, and Microsoft Word)
References available upon request
v Multilingual (Russian, Persian, English)
