CHRISTINA LANGSTON
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
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Proactive and goal-oriented professional equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Baylor Scott & White
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Kept laboratory space and equipment in clean and safe condition.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintained inventory of supplies necessary to perform laboratory tests.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while interacting with patients, families and staff members.
- Effectively communicated with patients to ensure accurate collection of specimens and obtain consent.
- Successfully collected and processed high volume of blood specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted with specimen processing.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube and butterfly venipuncture methods.
Data Entry Clerk
RemX Staffing
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Updated existing databases with new entries on a regular basis.
- Compiled and sorted confidential information according to established procedures.
- Preserved customer confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures when entering or modifying data in the system.
- Operated data entry equipment to enter alphabetic, numeric and symbolic information into computer system with a high degree of accuracy.
- Entered customer and account data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information on keyboard or optical scanner according to screen format.
- Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all required fields were completed correctly.
- Met departmental goals for productivity, accuracy, turnaround times, and quality assurance standards.
Phlebotomist
Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
06.2014 - 11.2020
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
Medical Assistant
Baylor Endocrine Center
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
Phlebotomist
Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
09.2005 - 06.2013
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
Medical Assistant
Life Stream Healthcare
06.2004 - 08.2005
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Medical Assistant
North Texas Healthcare Associates
01.2000 - 06.2004
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
PCI Health Training Center
Dallas, TX03-1997
Skills
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Sample Processing
- Patient Relations
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Data Entry
- Multitasking
- Positive Attitude
- Workflow Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Attention to detail
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory techniques
Timeline
Lab Technician
Baylor Scott & White
11.2023 - 07.2024
Data Entry Clerk
RemX Staffing
10.2022 - 02.2023
Phlebotomist
Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
06.2014 - 11.2020
Medical Assistant
Baylor Endocrine Center
06.2013 - 07.2014
Phlebotomist
Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
09.2005 - 06.2013
Medical Assistant
Life Stream Healthcare
06.2004 - 08.2005
Medical Assistant
North Texas Healthcare Associates
01.2000 - 06.2004
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
PCI Health Training Center
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