Maria Canchari
York
Summary
Certified medical assistant with extensive experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Proficient in Epic charting and phlebotomy, with a strong focus on patient assessment and staff training. Recognized for enhancing workflow efficiency and improving patient care through effective communication and compassion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
NewYork Presbyterian-Park Slope Midwives
Brooklyn
07.2018 - Current
- Assessed patient charts to identify requirements for special testing prior to visits.
- Greeted, triaged, and roomed patients to ensure efficient workflow.
- Documented patient information into Epic medical record system.
- Prepared patient rooms and set up instruments according to departmental protocols.
- Assisted physicians with procedures, including IUD and Nexplanon insertions.
- Executed phlebotomy duties and prepared specimens for laboratory processing.
- Managed the inventory of supplies and medication.
- Obtained lab reports, imaging results, and referral information as needed.
- Answered calls and scheduled appointments.
- Verified insurance coverage and updated patient demographics.
- Conducted a joint analysis with the manager to determine areas for improvement.
- Guided huddles to communicate procedural changes and plan for the workday.
- Provided ongoing training to current and new staff members.
Medical Assistant
Elite Medical Group- Ophthalmology
Brooklyn
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Prepared patient charts prior to appointments to ensure readiness.
- Answered incoming calls promptly and courteously.
- Verified insurance coverage, registered, and roomed patients.
- Sent prescriptions through the EMR.
- Perform fundus photography and visual field tests.
Certified Medical Assistant
Dekalb OB/GYN
Brooklyn
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Obtained patient medical history and vital signs, recording data in EMR system.
- Prepared patients for procedures, including biopsies, pap smears, D&C, colposcopies, sonohysterograms, Endosee hysteroscopies, and IUD insertions.
- Performed phlebotomy duties, prepared specimens for laboratory analysis, and completed requisition forms.
- Processed, sterilized, and organized instruments to maintain operational readiness.
- Administered Urgent PC and ELPHI treatment to patients as required.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments and insurance verification.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill positions.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Certified Medical Assistant
Brooklyn Job Corps Academy
Brooklyn, NY06-2016
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn International High School
Brooklyn, NY06-2010
Skills
- Epic charting
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient assessment
- Procedure assistance
- Supply management
- Medical terminology
- Insurance verification
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff training
- Patient education
- Medical records oversight
- Basic life support
- Vital sign monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Certified EKG technician, NHA
Certified Medical Assistant, NHA
Certified phlebotomy technician, NHA
BLS, AHA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
NewYork Presbyterian-Park Slope Midwives
07.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
Elite Medical Group- Ophthalmology
04.2018 - 06.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Dekalb OB/GYN
06.2016 - 06.2018
Certified Medical Assistant - Certified Medical Assistant
Brooklyn Job Corps Academy
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn International High School
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