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LaSandra Rooks

Medical Assistant
Saint Cloud,MN

Summary

Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Medical Assistant skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Conversational Spanish abilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Lab Technician/ Medical Assistant

EDINA SPORTS & FAMILY MEDICINE
Edina, MN
08.2007 - 10.2021
  • Conduct laboratory tests in areas of hematology, urinalysis and immunology and accurately report test results following clinic protocol
  • Ensure quality control by collecting specimens, ensuring appropriate sampling to guarantee accurate lab results and alerting physicians about abnormal results
  • Set up, calibrate, clean and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment and maintain laboratory supplies
  • Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during exam and medical procedures.
  • Provide wound care and administer medications under specifications of physicians.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
  • Performed nasal swab and rapid antibody testing via blood droplet collection.
  • Processed positive and negative test responses according to established protocols and reporting requirements.
  • Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
  • Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.

Medical Assistant

Minnesota Gastroenterology
Minneapolis, MN
01.2000 - 06.2007
  • 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.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
  • Administered oral and injected medications.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.

Education

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Institute of Computer Science
1993

Skills

  • Specimen handling
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Operating EKG Equipment
  • Wound Care
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • Vitals Collection and Documentation
  • Electronic Charting
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Coagulation and Hematology Analyzers
  • Microscopic Analysis
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • EMR / EHR

Accomplishments

  • Helped implement Covid-19 safety guidelines for Edina Sports & Family Medicine clinic.
  • Trained in new lab staff and served as back up manager.
  • Consistently passed COLA inspections every 3 years.
  • Spearheaded a diversity workshop in 2018 to promote equality & inclusion in the workplace.

Affiliations

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Certification

  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

Timeline

Lead Lab Technician/ Medical Assistant

EDINA SPORTS & FAMILY MEDICINE
08.2007 - 10.2021

Medical Assistant

Minnesota Gastroenterology
01.2000 - 06.2007

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Institute of Computer Science

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