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Jessica Coblentz

Summary

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 12 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Float-PSRIII

Quest Diagnostics
07.2021 - Current
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.

Physician Navigator

Franciscan Physician Network
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Maintained consistent follow-up on status of prior authorization requests.
  • Submitted for prior authorization with required documentation to appropriate funding source.
  • Reviewed authorizations from payer to determine approved or denied items.
  • Reviewed documentation for accuracy and assessment of necessity.
  • Maintained files and controlled records to show correspondence activities.
  • Gathered records pertinent to specific problems, reviewed for completeness and accuracy and attached records to correspondence as necessary.
  • Read incoming correspondence to ascertain nature of writers' concerns and to determine disposition of correspondence.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.

Phlebotomist

MidAmerica Clinical Labs
02.2012 - 01.2020
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.

Education

CCMA/CPT - Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy

Atterbury Job Corps
Edinburgh, IN
2011

High School Diploma -

Mooresville High School
Mooresville, IN
05.2010

Skills

  • Paperwork Processing
  • New Hire Training
  • Proficient in Quest Systems
  • Payment Collection
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Planning and Coordination

Timeline

Float-PSRIII

Quest Diagnostics
07.2021 - Current

Physician Navigator

Franciscan Physician Network
01.2020 - 07.2021

Phlebotomist

MidAmerica Clinical Labs
02.2012 - 01.2020

CCMA/CPT - Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy

Atterbury Job Corps

High School Diploma -

Mooresville High School
Jessica Coblentz