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Kienya Atkins

Lab Assisitant
Bronx

Summary

Versatile Medical Office Assistant with 8 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.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Assistant

Westchester Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Assist with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
  • Demonstrate flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
  • Prepare specimens for testing and analysis.
  • Log samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
  • Demonstrate competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
  • Prepare samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
  • Maintain safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
  • Maintain documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Track collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Process patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
  • Prepare samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Northwell Health Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided backup support to office staff by completing billing and filing tasks, answering phones and scheduling appointments.
  • Prepared labs and other routine examinations.
  • Use Alscripts and Sorian to maintain and record patient data and generate reports.
  • Verified and updated clinical records.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Organized patient records to research records, extract medical information and review records for completeness and accuracy.

Covid-19 Swabber

New York Rangers
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
  • Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
  • Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.

Phlebotomist

BioReference Laboratories/ Green Key Solutions
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • 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.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

Medical Office Assistant

NYU Winthrop University Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Used EPIC to schedule appointments for doctor visits and procedures.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.

Patient Care Technician, ER

Westchester Medical Center
03.2015 - 03.2019
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
  • Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
  • Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
  • Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
  • Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
  • Assisted in level 1 and 2 traumas
  • Monitored patients with behavioral and mental issues
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.

Education

Certificate - Medical Assistant Program

Sanford Brown
Garden City, NY
04.2014

Skills

  • Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
  • Blood and Tissue Collection
  • Cleaning and Organizing
  • Coordinating Drug Refills
  • Patient Appointment Management
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Operating EKG Equipment
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical Billing
  • Administrative Duties
  • Medical Assistance
  • EMR Systems
  • Online Systems
  • Performing EKGs

Certification

  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Westchester Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Northwell Health Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023

Covid-19 Swabber

New York Rangers
01.2021 - 04.2021

Phlebotomist

BioReference Laboratories/ Green Key Solutions
12.2019 - 03.2020

Medical Office Assistant

NYU Winthrop University Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2019

Patient Care Technician, ER

Westchester Medical Center
03.2015 - 03.2019

Certificate - Medical Assistant Program

Sanford Brown
  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Kienya AtkinsLab Assisitant