Jamaica Howell
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Motivated Medical Assistant and Certified Phlebotomist seeking a position that will further develop and utilize my skills, as well as be a part of a team dedicated to providing excellent patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist-CPT 1
UC Berkeley Tang Center
Berkeley, California
03.2024 - Current
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
- Greet and assist patients in a courteus matter
- Accession and process Doctors orders
- Specimen collection and alloquating
- Processing specimens for In-house and send out labs
- Maintaining a clean and safe work place
- Performing a number of venipunctures throughout the day
- Restocking supplies
Medical Assistant II
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley, CA
09.2017 - 03.2024
- Appointment scheduling using EMR systems
- Assisting in maintaining clinic operations, including equipment maintenance.
- Chart maintenance and processing time sensitive request
- Assessed, documented and obtained vital signs
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Obtaining blood samples through venipuncture, capillary, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Vaccine administration
- Instrument sterilization
- Inventory and supply management
- Wound care and suture removal
- Performing Audiograms, EKGs, and Spirometry Exams.
- Support with on site Wellness clinics
Medical Assistant
West County Health Center
Richmond, CA
02.2016 - 08.2017
- In house lab testing such as Urinalysis, and blood glucose testing
- Pediatric and Obstetric intake
- Vision and hearing screening
- Maintaining cleanliness of medical instruments
- Patient and room preparation for minor procedures
- Familiar with EPIC electronic medical record system.
- Appointment scheduling
- Interviewing patients to obtain medical history, medication review, chief complaints, and measuring vital signs.
Medical Assistant
Marin Medical Practice Concepts
, CA
12.2013 - 02.2016
- Front desk lead in charge of patient registration
- Assisting in the call center and routing urgent calls
- Insurance verification, obtaining prior authorizations , processing copays
- Referral coordinator
- Scheduling appointments for cardiac and vascular testing
- Processing outgoing medical records requests to other service providers
- Proficient at utilizing Allscripts and Allscripts PM systems for scheduling and documenting
- Back office duties consist of patient intake such as vital signs, medication review, and performing EKG’s.
Business Development Rep
Hendrick Automotive Group
El Cerrito, CA
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Front desk receptionist providing customer service
- Business sales representative scheduling vehicle sales
- Routing calls to the necessary departments
Senior Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist
Hampton Health LTD
Corte Madera, CA
12.2008 - 08.2012
- Insurance billing and processing
- Obtaining vital signs
- Venipuncture and vaccine administration
- Lab processing and specimen drop off
- Calling in prescription refills
- Suture and staple removal
- Wound care
- Secondary responsibilities included appointment scheduling
- Outpatient care at assisted living facilities
- Performing EKG's and Ear lavage's
- Supply management
- Proficient at Allomap and Glycominds lab processing for heart transplant recipients
Medical Assistant
Point Reyes Medical Center
Reyes, CA
07.2006 - 12.2008
- Performing EKG's and Spirometry test
- Vaccine administration for pediatrics
- Adult and child Venipunctures
- Instrument sterilization
- Specimen collection and processing
- Pediatric and adult vision and audiometric screenings
- Diabetes intake and education
- Data entry and chart maintenance
- Assisting providers with minor procedures
Medical Assistant
San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin, CA
09.2004 - 11.2005
- Records management
- Appointment scheduling
- Obtaining vital signs and chief complaints
- Assisting with Diabetic clinics
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Bryman College
01.2004
Certificate and License in Phlebotomy -
Boston Reed College
01.2008
Skills
- HIPAA Compliant
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Multi-line Telephone System Operations
- Organized
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
Certification
- Licensed CPT 1
- CPR-BLS and AED
Timeline
Phlebotomist-CPT 1
UC Berkeley Tang Center
03.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant II
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
09.2017 - 03.2024
Medical Assistant
West County Health Center
02.2016 - 08.2017
Medical Assistant
Marin Medical Practice Concepts
12.2013 - 02.2016
Business Development Rep
Hendrick Automotive Group
09.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist
Hampton Health LTD
12.2008 - 08.2012
Medical Assistant
Point Reyes Medical Center
07.2006 - 12.2008
Medical Assistant
San Quentin State Prison
09.2004 - 11.2005
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Bryman College
Certificate and License in Phlebotomy -
Boston Reed College