Grace Encarnacion
Glendale,CA
Summary
Dedicated Phlebotomist and Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Providence Clinical Genomics and Genetics. Proficient in specimen collection and venipuncture, I excel in maintaining patient confidentiality and fostering trust. Committed to continuous education, I ensure compliance with protocols while enhancing patient care through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
Providence Clinical Genomics and Genetics
04.2021 - Current
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens on a daily basis
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Performed venipunctures to cancer patients and patients for genetic testing.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Medical Assitant/Phlebotomist
Premiere Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Drew blood from veins , syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Education
No Degree - Healthcare
UCLA Center For Prehospital Care
Los Angeles01-2019
No Degree - Healthcare
Burban Adult School
Burbank, CA05-2018
Skills
- Specimen collection skills
- Venipuncture
- Medical records handling
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Medical terminology
- Proper labeling
Certification
Licensed CPT1
Timeline
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
Providence Clinical Genomics and Genetics
04.2021 - Current
Medical Assitant/Phlebotomist
Premiere Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2021
No Degree - Healthcare
UCLA Center For Prehospital Care
No Degree - Healthcare
Burban Adult School
Similar Profiles
Louis StoberLouis Stober
Material Handler/Data Entry at Talent Burst @ PerkinElmer Genetics& Genomics, Inc.Material Handler/Data Entry at Talent Burst @ PerkinElmer Genetics& Genomics, Inc.
Yekaterina UnnikumaranYekaterina Unnikumaran
Genetic Data Integration Analyst at American College of Medical Genetics and GenomicsGenetic Data Integration Analyst at American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Sara WelchSara Welch
Tech III- Genetics at Genetics and Genomics Diagnostic LaboratoryTech III- Genetics at Genetics and Genomics Diagnostic Laboratory
Nazeli Natalie KarapetianNazeli Natalie Karapetian
Office Manager & Medical Biller/Coder at Syndicate Medical BillingOffice Manager & Medical Biller/Coder at Syndicate Medical Billing
ROBERTA BROWNROBERTA BROWN
Certified Nursing Assistant at Nurse Finders AgencyCertified Nursing Assistant at Nurse Finders Agency