EDGAR Alomia arce.M.D.
Summary
Dynamic Surgery Assistant with extensive experience at a public governmental hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. Proven expertise in operating room preparation and infection control, enhancing workflow efficiency. Adept at providing emotional support to patients while maintaining professionalism. Committed to continuous learning and skilled in aseptic techniques, ensuring optimal patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Surgery Assistant
Public governamental hospital-sao paulo .brazil
Sao
09.2012 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and equipment.
- Ensured sterile environments by following infection control protocols and guidelines.
- Supported patient care by monitoring vital signs before and after surgery.
- Collaborated with medical staff to improve workflow efficiency in surgical departments.
- Provided emotional support to patients before, during, and after operations.
- Assisted oral surgeon by preparing surgical area ahead of time so that procedures could take place.
- Prepared and organized surgical equipment and instruments for use during surgery.
- Took part in surgical procedures by assisting oral surgeon.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols established by the hospital or clinic.
- Maintained sterile environment in the operating room.
Medical Assistant
Surgery phisician
Sao paulo
09.2009 - Current
- Assisted with patient intake and ensured accurate documentation of medical histories.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments for surgical procedures.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions.
- Coordinated communication between patients and healthcare providers for seamless care.
- Administered medications and performed basic clinical procedures under supervision.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
Quito, Ecuador 09.2003 - 09.2009
Skills
- Patient care assistance
- Operating room preparation
- Medical documentation
- Diagnostic imaging
- Laboratory testing
- Emotional support
- Workflow efficiency
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism and ethics
- Critical thinking
- Postoperative care
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Anatomy and physiology
- Stress management techniques
- Infection control practices
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Preoperative checklists
- OB/GYN procedures
- Continuous learning attitude
- Infection control protocols
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Electronic charting
- Organizational skills
- Stress management
- Wound dressing techniques
Languages
Spanish
First Language
Portuguese
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Surgery Assistant
Public governamental hospital-sao paulo .brazil
09.2012 - Current
Medical Assistant
Surgery phisician
09.2009 - Current
M.D. - Medicine
Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
09.2003 - 09.2009