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KARA HYMER
Wichita,Kansas
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable employee seeking Phlebotomist position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the health care industry. Phlebotomist with 18 years of experience in medical and administrative support.
Compassionate professional in healthcare, adept at performing venipuncture and blood collection tasks with precision and care. Known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing procedures to uphold patient comfort and accuracy. Skilled in specimen handling, data entry, and patient education, ensuring safe and effective practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, fostering positive patient experiences and efficient clinical workflows.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Ascension via christi st francis epilepsy clinicWichita, Kansas
Medical Assistant
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Versatile medical assistant with 10 years of experience in medical and administrative support
- Robust history of accurately documenting patient health information and collecting vital signs
- Efficiently schedules appointments and records patient insurance information.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Processed appeals in a timely manner as per policy guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between providers, payers and health plans regarding prior authorization processes.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from providers, patients and payers regarding status of prior authorization requests.
- Verified patient insurance coverage, including eligibility, benefits and authorizations for medical services.
- Collaborated with internal staff members to resolve discrepancies or issues related to prior authorizations.
LabCorp of America , KS
Phelbotomist 2
08.2022 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
- Made call backs to patients whom left messages for the doctor and his response
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Collected and documented vital signs and health history for the doctors
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment (office stress tests) vital signs and weight
- And took b/p while patient was on the treadmill to do stress test in office
- As well as assisted with the stress test
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Helped with INRS, ensuring patients kept their levels between 2-3, and made changes to blood thinners as needed
- Prepared patients for electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Reported any abnormal results or trends to supervisor or laboratory manager.
- Calibrated equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
Raghavan ClinicWichita, Kansas
Medical Assistant
10.2007 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Performed electrocardiograms on patients and monitored their heart rates.
- Administered medications under physician orders, including anticoagulants, antiarrhythmic drugs, or vasodilators.
- Reviewed patient history before beginning tests or treatments in order to provide better care.
- Monitored vital signs during examinations or treatments to ensure patient safety and comfort levels.
- Conducted stress tests and Holter monitoring sessions to monitor patient's heartbeat over a period of time.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Disposed of needles, syringes, and other contaminated items according to established protocol.
- Administered injections and monitored patient reactions.
- Ensured that sterile technique was followed when preparing and administering injections.
- Verified patient information against medical records for accuracy prior to collection process.
- Performed venipunctures and capillary punctures on patients of all ages.
- Ensured that all blood collection equipment was properly cleaned and sterilized prior to use.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of supplies used in blood collections.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature.
- Performed vital signs, such as pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient vital signs including height, weight, temperature and blood pressure readings.
- Monitored client's heart rate, blood pressure, and other vitals during sessions.
Education
Cowley County Community College And Area Vocational-Technical School, Arkansas City, KS
Health Sciences
05.2015
Wichita Area Technical College, Wichita, KS
CMA: Medical Assistant
08.2006
Skills
- Data entry
- Vitals
- Venipuncture/phlebotomy
- Injections
- EKG
- Scheduling
- Patient Education
- HIPAA knowledge
- Communication
- Asking questions when necessary
- Fast learner
- Self sufficient
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
- Made call backs to patients whom left messages for the doctor and his response
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Collected and documented vital signs and health history for the doctors
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment (office stress tests) vital signs and weight
- Took b/p while patient was on the treadmill to do stress test in office
- Assisted with the stress test
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Helped with INRS, ensuring patients kept their levels between 2-3, and made changes to blood thinners as needed
- Prepared patients for electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies
- Patient-focused care
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Flow Management
- Restocking lab supplies
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Ascension via christi st francis epilepsy clinic
04.2024 - Current
Phelbotomist 2
LabCorp of America
08.2022 - 04.2024
Medical Assistant
Raghavan Clinic
10.2007 - 05.2015
Cowley County Community College And Area Vocational-Technical School
Health Sciences
Wichita Area Technical College
CMA: Medical Assistant
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