Carrie Frga
phlebotomist
HARLINGEN,Texas
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead Phlebotomy Manager
Principle Health Systems
Alamo, TX
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
Lead Phlebotomist
Greater Health Dx
Houston, TX
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Compiled and submitted data for demographic research.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Phlebotomist
CRL
Harlingen, TX
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepared reagents, solutions and supplies to conduct lab tests.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
McAllen, TX
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Assessed donor vital signs during and after procedures to check for fatigue or dizziness.
Medical Biller and Coder
Allure Medical
McAllen, TX
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Documented and filed patient data and medical records.
- Reviewed medical records to meet insurance company requirements.
- Reconciled clinical notes, patient forms and health information for compliance with HIPAA rules.
- Filed and submitted insurance claims.
- Expertly assigned charges and payments for medical procedures.
- Compiled and maintained logs, and statistical or research records to locate requested health data.
- Performed routine quality assurance audits to promote data integrity.
- Assessed medical codes on patient records for accuracy.
- Communicated with healthcare personnel, including practitioners to promote accuracy.
- Actively maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third party requirements regarding billing.
- Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Interpreted medical reports to apply appropriate ICD-9, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes.
- Acted as liaison between business department, billers and third party payers in resolving billing and reimbursement accuracy.
Skills
- Specimen Preparation
- Data Entry
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Paperwork Processing
- Medical Records Management
- Documentation Management
- Data Analysis
- Specimen handling
- Laboratory safety protocols
- MS Office
- Tissue Processing
- Specimen Processing
- Team Management
- Histologic slides preparation
- Medical Condition Coding Software
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Supervision
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Records Management
- MEDITECH EHR Software
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
CPT
BLS
AED
CPR
Timeline
Team Lead Phlebotomy Manager
Principle Health Systems
03.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Phlebotomist
Greater Health Dx
09.2019 - 02.2023
Phlebotomist
CRL
07.2019 - 06.2020
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
08.2015 - 06.2018
Medical Biller and Coder
Allure Medical
01.2012 - 07.2015
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