Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional References
Salary Requirements
References
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
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Janice Cruz

Hagerstown,MD

Summary

To obtain a job where I can implement all my skills. Patient-oriented Phlebotomist offering 20+ years of experience in laboratory and clinical settings. Technically proficient in key phlebotomy techniques, universal precautions and sterilization protocols. Team-oriented and skilled in training students and new hires on policies and procedures.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Contractor/Driver

M. Pittman Enterprises
Manassas, VA
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
  • Checked controls and adjusted settings to maintain optimum temperature and pressure.
  • Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
  • Conducted daily inspections of storage tanks, pipelines, and other equipment to detect any potential problems or hazards.
  • Planned movement of products through lines to processing, storage and shipping units by utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines.

TLC Perinatal

Dr. Broth
Silver Spring, MD
04.2019 - 01.2021
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Supported administrative staff by processing payments.

M.A.

Dr Ciccarelli Family Medicine
Williamsport, MD
01.2013 - 11.2018
  • Triaging patients, updating patient medical history, insurance info, obtaining test results, Use EHR Medical Records, Billing, Coding, Phlebotomy, Giving Injections to include vaccinations, or treatments
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
  • Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.

Examone Paramedical Exminer

ExamOne, EMSI, Portamedic
Bethesda, MD
04.2007 - 11.2014
  • Administered electrocardiograms to evaluate cardiac activity.
  • Conducted interviews with patients to obtain detailed information about their medical histories and current health conditions.
  • Performed physical examinations including taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and visual acuity testing.

Personnel Manager

Optimal Health Care Inc
Hagerstown, Maryland
06.2012 - 01.2013
  • In charge of HR, payroll/billing and training Personnel

Clinical Coordinator

Medical Access, Inc.
Germantown, Maryland
01.2004 - 01.2011
  • Supervising, scheduling, hiring and training Clinical Staff, Inventory Control, Triaging, Urine Drug Screen Collections, X-rays, Phlebotomy, Breath Alcohol Testing, Workman’s Comp Evaluations, overseeing billing/coding Use of Medical Office Manager, AR/AP

Direct Care Aide, CMT

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministry (Robinwood Assisted living)
Hagerstown, MD
02.2004 - 12.2004
  • Assisting residents with activities of daily living as well as giving them their medications

Office Manager/ Nurse

Dr. Reiskin M.D. and Schreiner M.D. P.A.
Rockville, Maryland
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Assist physicians in managing staff, supplies, and medical records
  • Appointment scheduling, filing, data entry
  • Triaging patients, EKG’s, X-Rays, injections and blood work

Medical Assistant/X-ray Technician/Bone Density Technician

Rockville Internal Medicine Group
Rockville, Maryland
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Patient care and triage
  • EKGs, X-Rays, lab work, Medical Office Manager, Data entry, AR/AP, answering phones and making appointments

Medical Assistant/X-ray Tech.

Doctors Care/Urgent Care Center
Gaithersburg, MD
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • X-rays, injections, assist physicians with Minor surgical procedures, lab tests, breath alcohol testing, drug screen collections, occupational health testing, EKG’s, record keeping, patient f/u calls etc.

Medical Assistant

Drs. Kramer, Bisk and Fox M.D P.A
Silver Spring, Maryland
01.1991 - 01.1994
  • Record Keeping, ancillary tests, namely dipstick, urinalysis, finger stick with glucometer, hemoccult slides
  • EKG’s, X-Rays, Phlebotomy, injections
  • Maintain and order office supplies

Education

CDL Class A

Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD
04-2018

Some College (No Degree) - X-Ray Tech Certificate

Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD

A.A.S. Degree in Nursing -

Hostos Community College

Academic Diploma (with Secretarial skills) -

St. Pius V High School

Skills

  • Donor Screening
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Customer Service
  • Medical Records Management
  • Butterfly Venipuncture
  • Injection Administration
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Lab Reporting
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Glucose Screening
  • Venipuncture
  • Sample Collection
  • Medical History Taking
  • Staff Phlebotomy Training
  • Specimen Collection
  • Finger Stick Method
  • Medical Records Review
  • Data Entry
  • Arterial Blood Draws
  • Complex Terminology Interpretation
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Workload Management
  • HIPAA

Professional References

  • Patricia Bradley-Roberts, Germantown, MD, W(301) 816-5224
  • Sara Swift, Germantown, MD, (301) 768-2639
  • Dr. Jose Luis Jimenez MD, Fairfax, VA, (202) 460-4442, (202) 276-1901

Salary Requirements

Open for discussion

References

  • Pastor Mitch Robinson, Hagerstown, MD, (301) 991-9798
  • Tarana Rahimi, Hagerstown, MD, (240) 313-5224
  • Maria Hashmat, Frederick, MD, (240) 838-2506

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Affiliations

I enjoy volunteering to help out in the community partaking in outreaches throughout Baltimore County as well as Washington County MD.

Timeline

Independent Contractor/Driver

M. Pittman Enterprises
01.2021 - 06.2023

TLC Perinatal

Dr. Broth
04.2019 - 01.2021

M.A.

Dr Ciccarelli Family Medicine
01.2013 - 11.2018

Personnel Manager

Optimal Health Care Inc
06.2012 - 01.2013

Examone Paramedical Exminer

ExamOne, EMSI, Portamedic
04.2007 - 11.2014

Direct Care Aide, CMT

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministry (Robinwood Assisted living)
02.2004 - 12.2004

Clinical Coordinator

Medical Access, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2011

Office Manager/ Nurse

Dr. Reiskin M.D. and Schreiner M.D. P.A.
01.1999 - 01.2003

Medical Assistant/X-ray Technician/Bone Density Technician

Rockville Internal Medicine Group
01.1996 - 01.1999

Medical Assistant/X-ray Tech.

Doctors Care/Urgent Care Center
01.1994 - 01.1996

Medical Assistant

Drs. Kramer, Bisk and Fox M.D P.A
01.1991 - 01.1994

CDL Class A

Hagerstown Community College

Some College (No Degree) - X-Ray Tech Certificate

Montgomery College

A.A.S. Degree in Nursing -

Hostos Community College

Academic Diploma (with Secretarial skills) -

St. Pius V High School
Janice Cruz