Janna Lawson
Lincoln,Alabama
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Phlebotomist and Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
COOSA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Sylacauga, AL
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to collect specimens from patients efficiently
- Prints outstanding reports regularly during shifts and at the end of each shift for filing reasons
- Answers the telephone according to the laboratory protocol and utilizes proper etiquette skills
- Maintains appropriate technical and organizational skills in order to meet time commitments of the company's mission and policies along with providing staff and patients with their needs
- Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, personnel, and other personnel in the establishment to ensure all that requires of the position is completed in a timely manner
- Ensures to keep patient information confidential and abides by HIPAA and healthcare laws.
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
Jefferson County Health Department
Birmingham, AL
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Followed infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment, drew blood, and safely stored and transported samples
- Consistently built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures
- Worked collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers, and patient support departments
- Ensured to provide high quality service to patients efficiently with accuracy on a daily basis
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- 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 environment.
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
AMT Medical
Birmingham, AL
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to collect specimens from patients efficiently
- Prints outstanding reports regularly during shifts and at the end of each shift for filing reasons
- Answers the telephone according to the laboratory protocol and utilizes proper etiquette skills
- Maintains appropriate technical and organizational skills in order to meet time commitments of the company's mission and policies along with providing staff and patients with their needs
- Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, personnel, and other personnel in the establishment to ensure all that requires of the position is completed in a timely manner
- Ensures to keep patient information confidential and abides by HIPAA and healthcare laws
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- 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 environment.
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency LLC
Talladega
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Speak with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation
- Stock phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Assists with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists
- Collects blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Collects blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
- Maintains good communication between department heads, medical staff, and governing boards by attending board meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functions
- Took the initiative, thought critically, solved problems, researched information, analyzed, interpreted results, and make recommendations regarding workplace issues.
Education
Advanced Diploma -
Talladega High School
Talladega, AL05.2012
Skills
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft word
- Leadership
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Physical examinations
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Restocking Lab Supplies
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Charting Expertise
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Customer Service
- Medical Records Management
Certification
- CPR certified
- CPT certification
Timeline
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
COOSA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
06.2023 - 01.2024
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
Jefferson County Health Department
01.2022 - 06.2023
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
AMT Medical
08.2021 - 01.2022
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Phlebotomy Ink Training and Staffing Agency LLC
03.2021 - 08.2021
Advanced Diploma -
Talladega High School