Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Specialist
Blanchard Valley Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Managed high volumes of accounts efficiently while maintaining strict attention to detail during the coding process
Utilize coding software and modify codes when needed
Ensured accuracy in coding through regular audits, identifying discrepancies and areas for improvement
Identifying and assigning correct codes for diagnosis, procedures and services
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry changes, attending training sessions and furthering education
Laboratory Technician Assistant
Bon Secours
08.2021 - 11.2023
Maintained a safe and secure laboratory environment by following standard operating procedures and adhering to all safety regulations
Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, placing orders when necessary to avoid stock shortages that could delay testing
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation
Excellent time management
Phlebotomist
Clinical Pathology Laboratories
01.2020 - 08.2021
Effectively registering patients and ordering all testing needed using Mysis and Atlas software
Obtaining a variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
Label blood vials with critical information (two patient identifiers, time, and date of collection)
Process specimens (spin, pour off and relabel pour off tubes) before going to Toledo Hospital
Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens
Develop and implement successful patient care and privacy
Answer phones, read physician orders, fax and verbally give results
Phlebotomist
Lima Memorial Health System
04.2017 - 01.2020
Ran floors drawing patients' blood work in the morning and throughout the day as needed and ordered by the physicians
Would draw the blood work on trauma patients, ER patients, STEMI and Stroke patients
Maintained a fully stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule or outpatient needs
Answer phones, read physician orders, and order any required testing using Meditech software
Fax and verbally give results
Also, CPR certified until 2020, always willing to get recertified.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH
08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH
03.2022
Certification - Phlebotomy
Apollo Career Center
Lima, OH
01.2017
Certification
RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
CCA - Certified Coding Associate
Timeline
Coding Specialist
Blanchard Valley Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Laboratory Technician Assistant
Bon Secours
08.2021 - 11.2023
Phlebotomist
Clinical Pathology Laboratories
01.2020 - 08.2021
Phlebotomist
Lima Memorial Health System
04.2017 - 01.2020
Certification - Phlebotomy
Apollo Career Center
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Northwestern Ohio
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology