Angelica Salazar
Montebello,CA
Summary
Detailed- oriented and Certified Phlebotomist seeking to utilize clinical skills and experience in a reputable healthcare facility to provide efficient and compassionate patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist /Certified Medical Assistant
MBI- Reliant Urgent Care
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures on patients.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocol.
- Triaged patients, took vitals, and assisted with all areas of patient care.
- Skilled in providing random and scheduled drugs screens and breath alcohol tests for employees of companies, including both non- federal and federal transportation sectors.
- Knowledgeable in specimen collection, handling, and processing fo COVID testing.
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
Phlebotomist
CenExel Clinical Research
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted with patient registration and preparation for blood draws.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Followed strict protocols for infection control and safety.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Provided direct patient care involving mental health diagnosis and administering medication.
- Screened, enrolled and closely monitored study subjects for research studies, ensuring protocol compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure patient comfort and saferty
Referral Coordinator
John Wesley Community Health
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
- Processed referral requests from patients, doctors and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and organizational skills in managing a high volume of referrals while maintaining exceptional levels of patient care.
- Monitored referrals to foster timely completion and followed up with physicians to facilitate.
- Reduced wait times for specialist appointments by proactively identifying available slots and coordinating schedules.
Medical Records Clerk
United Medical Imaging
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive patient information.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
- Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
- Responded to patient inquiries to provide information and details of medical records.
Medical Assistant
Joseph Medical Group
04.2012 - 04.2018
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Downey Adult School
Downey, CACertified Phlebotomy Technician1 Certification
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA07.2021
Medical Assistant Diploma
Everest College
City Of Industry, CA06.2012
Skills
- Order of draw
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen handling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- EMR / EHR
- Appointment Setting
- Fluent in Spanish
- Insurance Verification
Timeline
Phlebotomist /Certified Medical Assistant
MBI- Reliant Urgent Care
11.2022 - 03.2024
Phlebotomist
CenExel Clinical Research
11.2021 - 11.2022
Referral Coordinator
John Wesley Community Health
05.2019 - 04.2021
Medical Records Clerk
United Medical Imaging
05.2018 - 04.2019
Medical Assistant
Joseph Medical Group
04.2012 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Downey Adult School
Certified Phlebotomy Technician1 Certification
Healthcare Career College
Medical Assistant Diploma
Everest College
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