Sanika Desrosiers

Clinical Medical Assistant student graduated in April 2025. Experienced in assisting with physical, pediatric, and eye exams; and taking medical histories, vital signs, and EKGs. Instrumental in maintaining medical records, managing medical billing and insurance authorizations, scheduling patient appointments and procedures, and conducting medical office finances.

Possess thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, infection control, nutrition, medical ethics, cardiology, disease states, and minor in-office surgery procedures.

Medical Assistant / Front Desk Receptionist - Stamford Hospital Sleep Center - Stamford, CT

(2025-10 - 2026-07)

• Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse.
• Assist with clinical and clerical duties to ensure optimization of patient experience within the practice.
• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Schedule appointments and communicate with patients as necessary.
• Prepare various documents and handle confidential matters in accordance with rules, policies, and procedures.
• Promptly and professionally answer telephone calls and inquiries. Route and/or resolve calls appropriately.
• Ensure complete and accurate registration, including patient demographic and current insurance information.
• Assemble information concerning patient's clinical background and referral needs.
• Review details and expectations about the referral with patients.
• Ensure that referrals are addressed in a timely manner and conduct appropriate follow-up on all open referrals.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally.
• Obtain prior authorizations as needed.
• Assist with other clinical and clerical duties to ensure optimization of patient experience within the program.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Schedule hospital procedures, sleep studies and tests. Precert and obtain test results.
• Handle phone calls and messages for prescriptions, notes, forms, etc.
• Complete disability and insurance forms.
• Maintain clinical flow in all areas of the practice.
• Greets and directs visitors/patients courteously and professionally.
• Obtains, verifies and/or updates patient demographic information.
• Collects co-pay and copy of the patient's insurance identification card.
• Assists with answering and screening calls and the triaging process of all incoming telephone calls for urgent information or services.
• Schedules appointments and records and forwards messages as required.
• Responds to requests for routine information or assistance within scope of knowledge and authority and refers visitors to appropriate staff members as necessary.
• Maintains strong current knowledge of policies and operating procedures.
• Initiates calls as requested by Physician, Office Manager or other professional staff.
• Responsible for opening/closing office duties as needed.
• Photocopying, faxing, and distributing documents as required and in a timely manner.
• Maintains order of document processing area/supply closets, notifying Office Manager of the need to order supplies, ensuring all supplies are distributed upon receipt and kept in their designated areas.
• Maintain copy machines, ensuring all supplies are on hand; call for repair when required.
• Responsible for the management of incoming and outgoing departmental mail; dating as required, sorting, distributing and generating responses as appropriate and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ongoing commitment to customer service excellence and supports the customer service plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certified Medical Assistant - Stamford Pediatric Associate - Stamford, CT

(2025-08 - 2025-10)

• Take vital signs, record height and weight, and perform screening procedures such as measuring head circumference, conducting audiometry, and vision tests, documenting all findings in the medical record.
• Collect specimens and assist providers with sample collection using proper protocols, including infection control measures; prepare requisitions, label, and route samples according to standard procedures.
• Conduct routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, recording daily controls as needed, and alert supervisors if any equipment readings are off.
• Perform tests for Strep, Influenza A & B, RSV, and other required screenings based on provider orders, adhering strictly to infection control standards like hand hygiene, PPE use, patient isolation when necessary, and proper disinfection of equipment.
• Support physicians and nurses with various procedures and exams, including, administering vaccines and following established protocols for infection control, patient safety, and proper identification. Prepare supplies, assist with patient positioning, and hand instruments to providers. Also, help patients before and after procedures.
• Keep examination rooms clean and organized, stock supplies to maintain par levels, and ensure all necessary logs—such as refrigerator temperature logs, cleaning records, medication samples, formula checks, and Abbott testing equipment—are up to date.
• Assist in pre-visit preparations by ensuring that lab results and necessary documentation are ready for review, especially in practices still using paper records.
• Handle a range of administrative tasks, including filing medical records, processing school forms, preparing care plan documents, photocopying, answering phones, and ensuring patients move smoothly through their visit.

Assistant Teacher - Building Blocks Early Learning Center - Stamford, CT

(2022-03 - 2025-08)

• Planned and executed age-appropriate educational programs.
• Assisted in developing child-centered educational practices.
• Implemented The Creative Curriculum effectively.
• Supported children during key transition periods.
• Fostered positive relationships with parents.
• Monitored children's progress and provided feedback.
• Ensured safety and well-being of children.

Guest Service Associate - Bow Tie Cinemas Ultimate Majestic 6 Theater - Stamford, CT

(2019-08 - 2023-01)

• Provided excellent guest service consistently.
• Handled reservations and performed administrative duties.
• Prepared and served beverages to guests.
• Maintained cleanliness at the service station.
• Managed bar inventory and restocked supplies.
• Resolved customer issues and inquiries.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.

Clinical Medical Assistant - Clinical Medical Assistant - Stepful (2025)

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts - Norwalk Community College (2020)

High School Diploma - Westhill High School (2019)