Sacha Tavares
@sachatavares
Senior Registered Medical Assistant at Columbia Doctors, assisting with stem cell procedures and PRP blood draws.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Columbia Doctors, I assisted with stem cell procedures and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) blood draws, while supporting patients through treatments and surgical preparation.
I monitored clinic flow, prioritized tasks so patients could be seen in a timely manner, and coached and trained newly hired medical assistants.
I also contributed to patient safety work at Columbia Doctors, investigating quality and safety issues and helping implement programs to support HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Patient Safety
Columbia Doctors
Jan 2022 - Jun 2025 (3 years 5 months)
Investigated and analyzed quality and patient safety issues, supported development of safety programs, and helped implement quality assurance programs ensuring HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
Senior Registered Medical Assistant
Columbia Doctors
Apr 2019 - Jun 2025 (6 years 2 months)
Monitored clinic flow, prioritized tasks, assigned medical assistants, ordered supplies, and maintained medication logs. Coached and trained new medical assistants, assisted with stem cell procedures and PRP blood draws, and performed clinical duties including venipuncture and wound care.
Medical Technician/Scribe
CityMD Urgent Care
Dec 2017 - Sep 2018 (9 months)
Assisted doctors with medical procedures, performed wound care, venipuncture, and EKG, scribed charts during exams, scanned documents, and processed specimens.
Unit Clerk
Spain Brook Manor Rehabilitation
May 2016 - Apr 2017 (11 months)
Entered patient information into Sigmacare, requested medical records, scheduled appointments, confirmed medical orders, and converted patient charts to electronic records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The College of Westchester
Bachelor in Business Administration, Healthcare Service Administration
Pursuing a Bachelor in Business Administration with a major in Healthcare Service Administration, with an expected graduation in May 2027.
The College of Westchester
Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assistant Management
Earned an Associate in Applied Science with a major in Medical Assistant Management in May 2017.
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