MAREN SOLANO
Atlantic Beach,FL
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 7 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medical administration. Positive and upbeat while demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST/REFERRALCOORDINATOR
COASTAL HEALTH
12.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Scheduling, insurance verification and medical referrals.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office such as injections, swabs, urinalysis and cultures.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Answered telephone calls and voicemail to offer hospitals, specialty offices, and patient insurances information and authorizations for medical referrals and procedures.
- Scheduled expedited appointments for patient to imaging facilities and specialty offices.
- Obtained authorization for medical procedures, imaging, specialty care and DME
- Use following EMR and insurance portals daily - ATHENA, AVAILITY, TRICARE, WELLMED/ZEPHYR, RADMD, CAREPLUS, UHC Portal, EVICORE, SUNSHINE
PHLEBOTOMIST
CANCER SPECIALIST NORTH FL
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Conducted successful venipuncture in timely manner
- Float to facility in need/short staffed
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Collected blood samples using tourniquets, butterfly needles.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST
FL INSTITUE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms after vitals and routine venipuncture.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations, printed labels/req using computer program through quest.
- Assisted provider with in office procedures such as follicle counts, IVF, and mock embryo transfer and saline infusion sonohysterogram
- Gave daily injections of hormones per patient need.
- Sterilized equipment through autoclave and repackaged/changed sterilization liquids per exam room.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
HST
EMERALD TIGER WIC AND NUTRITION
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple patients in QUE system
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed measurements and hemoglobin testing
- Interviewed candidates to fill HST positions within my office
- Triage and floated where help was short.
- Income determination, scheduling, faxing documentation.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Plasma Center Technician
Grifols
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Monitored supply and stocked for all team members when short
- Collected blood samples/plasma with skilled phlebotomy techniques using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles.
- Screened donors ensuring donor safety and comfort.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Education
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMY -
CONCORDE CAREER INS
JACKSONVILLE FL04-2008
High School Diploma -
Liberty County Adult School
Blountstown, FL04.2007
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Patient-focused care
- Customer Service
- Analytical reasoning
- Detail-oriented organization
- Vital signs and examinations
- EKG administration
- EMR
- Medical procedures
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Patient scheduling
- Infection control procedures
- Complex Problem-solving
- OB/GYN procedures
- Lab equipment operation
Timeline
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST/REFERRALCOORDINATOR
COASTAL HEALTH
12.2022 - Current
PHLEBOTOMIST
CANCER SPECIALIST NORTH FL
04.2019 - 12.2019
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST
FL INSTITUE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
08.2017 - 08.2019
HST
EMERALD TIGER WIC AND NUTRITION
01.2015 - 07.2017
Plasma Center Technician
Grifols
01.2014 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Liberty County Adult School
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMY -
CONCORDE CAREER INS
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