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AGUSTIN KERCADO

Altamonte Springs

Summary

Obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people, a position as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist responsible to perform clinical and administrative duties in all areas of the medical practice.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Concentra Urgent Care
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Site Coordinator

LabCorp
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Trained and supervised phlebotomists and lab assistants
  • Obtained blood specimens through venipunctures and finger sticks
  • Directed activities of phlebotomy department
  • Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
  • Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests
  • Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection
  • Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information
  • Interviewed patients and documented details to update and file paperwork

Phlebotomy Team Lead

Quest Diagnostics
12.2018 - 04.2022
  • Trained and supervised phlebotomists and lab assistants
  • Obtained blood specimens through venipunctures and finger sticks
  • Directed activities of phlebotomy department
  • Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
  • Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests
  • Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection
  • Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information
  • Interviewed patients and documented details to update and file paperwork

Cashier

Home Goods Distribution
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice

Phlebotomist

One Blood
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Management
  • Empathy Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Applying tourniquets
  • Collecting blood using proper technique and protocol
  • Properly labeling specimens
  • Taking vital signs Venipunctures, Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures
  • Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels
  • Determine donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history
  • Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort
  • Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients
  • Conduct hemoglobin tests to ensure donor iron levels are normal
  • Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection

Phlebotomist

BIOLOGICAL SPECIALTY CORPORATION
04.2012 - 04.2018
  • Vital signs Laboratory Work Patient Screening Venipuncture Front desk

Extern

Reading Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2012
  • Cultivated effective communication and active listening skills by interacting with various types of personalities in both positive and negative situations
  • Participated in meetings with other team members, took copious notes and offered suggestions for solving problems
  • Learned how to properly operate different medical devices under RN's instruction
  • Listened carefully to physicians and nurses to ascertain appropriate treatment for different diseases and conditions
  • Developed strong oral and written communication skills in working with people of different ages
  • Assisted with answering telephone calls, managing databases and drafting correspondence

Line Operator

ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES
01.2008 - 06.2008
  • Assembled Furniture Work Inspection

Education

Medical Assisting -

Berks Technical Institute
Reading, PA
04.2012

Skills

  • Quick problem solver
  • Administering injections
  • Calming anxious clients
  • Quick learner
  • Capillary punctures
  • Drawing blood
  • Data entry
  • Flexible
  • Quality control
  • Sanitation and sterilization
  • Medical records maintenance

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Concentra Urgent Care
10.2023 - 11.2024

Site Coordinator

LabCorp
12.2022 - 10.2023

Cashier

Home Goods Distribution
08.2020 - 11.2020

Phlebotomy Team Lead

Quest Diagnostics
12.2018 - 04.2022

Phlebotomist

One Blood
04.2018 - 12.2018

Phlebotomist

BIOLOGICAL SPECIALTY CORPORATION
04.2012 - 04.2018

Extern

Reading Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2012

Line Operator

ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES
01.2008 - 06.2008

Medical Assisting -

Berks Technical Institute
AGUSTIN KERCADO