Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
OU health Pediatric Specialty Clinic
Norman, OK
12.2023 - Current
Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
Phlebotomist
Butler Memorial Hospital
Butler, PA
01.2022 - 09.2023
Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
OKC, OK
09.2023 - 01.2023
Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
Phlebotomist
St. Anthony Hospital
Pendleton, OR
09.2022 - 12.2022
Verified patient information prior to specimen collection including name, date of birth, address.
Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
Assisted nursing staff with intravenous starts if needed while following proper safety precautions.
Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
Covid Tester
AMN Healthcare
08.2021 - 10.2021
Register staff/students who are being tested, swab staff/students, input results
Phlebotomist
Mercy Primary Care
09.2017 - 08.2021
Perform Venipuncture all ages, spin and prepare specimens for courier
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
09.2016 - 08.2017
Perform Venipuncture all ages, pre-employment drug screening, specimen processing
Phlebotomist
Integrity Health Plus
09.2015 - 02.2016
Venipuncture for pain management patients, specimen processing and shipping
Venipuncture all ages, pre-employment drug screen, data entry of lab orders, specimen processing, cover other sites when needed, assist supervisor with new employee training and yearly competencies
Medical Asst
Dr. Jim Davis
02.2009 - 09.2009
Room patients, vitals, injections, venipuncture, ekg, assist with in office procedures, referrals, phone in rx, lab call backs
Room patients, vitals, injections, immunizations, phone in rx, referrals, assist with in office procedures
Education
Working on Associates for Nursing -
OKC Community College
Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy -
Oklahoma Health Academy
Medical Office Administration -
City College
Skills
Data Entry
Inventory Management
Patient-Focused Care
Procedure Assistance
Medical Terminology
Phlebotomy
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Flow Management
Patient Scheduling
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Valid [State] Driver's License
Patient Assessments
Reliable Transportation
Preparing Specimens and Samples
Vital Sign Monitors
Clinical Applications
Quick Problem Solver
References
Brittany Shinn, Mercy Primary Care, Lead Phlebotomist, 405-412-5502
Michelle Larabee, Mercy Primary Care/Quest Diagnostics, Lead Phlebotomist, 816-200-9827
Jamie Montgomery, Mercy Primary Care, LPN, 405-209-1924
Tina Moore, DLO, Supervisor, 405-819-0123
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
OU health Pediatric Specialty Clinic
12.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
09.2023 - 01.2023
Phlebotomist
St. Anthony Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Phlebotomist
Butler Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2023
Covid Tester
AMN Healthcare
08.2021 - 10.2021
Phlebotomist
Mercy Primary Care
09.2017 - 08.2021
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
09.2016 - 08.2017
Phlebotomist
Integrity Health Plus
09.2015 - 02.2016
Medical Asst
Norman Regional Occuptional Medicine
09.2015 - 02.2016
Lead Phlebotomist/Float
DLO
11.2009 - 09.2015
Medical Asst
Dr. Jim Davis
02.2009 - 09.2009
Medical Asst
Dr. Steven Cox
10.2008 - 02.2009
Medical Asst
The Physician’s Group
01.2007 - 09.2008
Working on Associates for Nursing -
OKC Community College
Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy -
Oklahoma Health Academy
Medical Office Administration -
City College
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