Jahaira Rios

2235 1st Ave # 6-B New York, N.Y 10029

(646) 351-9537
Jrios0924@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE: To secure a position as a Medical Assistant in a facility that offers longevity and growth potential.

EDUCATION:
Anthem Institute New York, N.Y Medical Assistant Diploma 2009
Adult Basic Education New York, N.Y. - High School Equivalent GED 2009
South Bronx Job Corps New York, N.Y Nurse Assistant Certificate 2006

SKILLS:
Medical Terminology Phlebotomy OSHA/HIPPA Compliance
CPR Certified Centrifuge Medical Manager
Vital Signs/Triage Medical Surgical Asepsis Microsoft Office
Laboratory Procedures Autoclaving Filing Alpha/Numeric
EKG Specimen Collection Type 50 wpm

Bilingual: English/Spanish

EXPERIENCE:
Family Health Center Bronx, NY
Medical Assistant 11/09 to 12/09
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, maintain appointment schedules
• Record and monitor patient vital signs, medical history/symptoms/reason for visit for physician
• Escort patients to and from examination room
• Perform electrocardiograms as requested by physician
• Administer immunizations and other injection treatments as per doctors orders
• Direct test results, lab results to appropriate physician or nurse
• Conducted patient education regarding treatment and procedures
• Performed phlebotomy; blood collection, other specimen collection as directed: performed approximately 150 draws
• Collect co-pays from patients and process through insurance verification procedures
• Follow standard patient identification procedures, process insurance claims, support front desk
• Assist physician with examination and translation as needed

Hebrew Hospital Home Bronx, NY

Home Health Aide 12/08 to 03/09
• Assist and complete ADLs for individual in a home care setting.
• Plan and prepare healthy meals according to patient dietary restrictions
• Assist with medication administration as per doctor’s orders.
• Provide physical therapy passive/ active range of motion as ordered by P.T. and monitored daily blood pressure
• Patient and family education as to doctor’s orders and prognosis

Uneeda New York, NY

Cashier/Secretary/Manager 05/07 to 08/08
• Maintained and updated customer records
• Performed monetary transactions via cash, check or credit
• Performed Western Union and utility bills transaction such as Verizon, Consolidated Edison, and money orders

Smitty’s Fish Fillet Bronx, NY

Cashier/Secretary 09/06 to 01/07
• Answered multiline phone, received messages, and answered customers questions
• Performed monetary transactions using cash register
• Filed invoices using alpha/numeric system
• Responsible for accounts receivable and collection of unpaid invoices