Jahla Kyles
Fairburn,GA
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist with proven expertise in venipuncture and exceptional patient care, honed across roles at Aflac Center and various esteemed healthcare facilities. Skilled in specimen handling and HIPAA compliance, coupled with outstanding communication abilities, ensuring high-quality patient experiences and operational efficiency. Demonstrates a strong track record of improving patient comfort and accuracy in specimen processing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant (travel Assignment)
Aflac Center
Columbus, GA
12.2024 - Current
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Medical Assistant (travel Assignment)
Fresh Mark Health center
Salem, OH
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
Phlebotomist
Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Communicated effectively with customers to plan large or specialized orders, providing customers with recommendations, samples, and responses to particular requests.
- Maintained an organized workspace, ensuring easy access to necessary tools and supplies for efficient task completion.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
Phlebotomist (Contract)
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Phlebotomist (contract)
Northern Eastern Light
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy
Dothan AL Urgent Care
07.2022 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Phlebotomist
Southeast Alabama Medical Center, SAMC
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Phlebotomist
Miller County Hospital
Colquitt, GA
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection
Education
High School Diploma -
Miller County High School
Colquitt, GA06.2019
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Communication abilities
- Data Entry
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Geriatric phlebotomy
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician 2025
Timeline
Medical Assistant (travel Assignment)
Aflac Center
12.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant (travel Assignment)
Fresh Mark Health center
08.2024 - 12.2024
Phlebotomist
Putney Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
Phlebotomist (Contract)
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Phlebotomist (contract)
Northern Eastern Light
04.2023 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy
Dothan AL Urgent Care
07.2022 - 07.2023
Phlebotomist
Southeast Alabama Medical Center, SAMC
06.2020 - 07.2022
Phlebotomist
Miller County Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Miller County High School
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