Marilyn Martinez
Union City
Summary
Versatile professional with over 23 years of experience in high volume operations and clinical environments. A bilingual communicator adept at bridging language barriers to ensure exceptional service and clarity. Proven expertise in team leadership and training, with a strong background in workflow coordination, scheduling, and maintaining rigorous compliance, consistently focused on driving operational efficiency and fostering a collaborative, results oriented environment.
Overview
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1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
PST LabCorp
Hoboken
09.2020 - Current
- Conduct blood specimen collection via venipuncture and capillary methods for all ages.
- Collect various specimens, including those for drug screens, paternity, and alcohol testing.
- Prepare collected specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Maintain detailed patient and specimen records.
- Executed accurate and timely patient data entry to support efficient laboratory operations.
- Delivered patient service by addressing concerns and enhancing satisfaction during visits.
- Managed billing processes and collected payments to ensure financial accuracy and service continuity.
- Oversaw inventory management and supply orders to ensure availability of necessary materials.
- Carried out essential administrative and clerical duties to enhance workflow efficiency.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
Lutheran Senior Life
Jersey City
04.2014 - 11.2017
- Scheduled external and internal appointments based on physician orders, coordinated transportation, and ensured consultation forwarding for authorization to facilitate patient care.
- Entered participant data, diagnostic orders, and test results into computer system accurately, following established procedures to maintain data integrity.
- Conduct point-of-care (POC) testing as assigned.
- Completed log sheets for equipment usage, ensuring accurate tracking of inventory.
- Obtain initial admission data, including vital signs, pain level, height, and weight.
- Enter participant data, diagnostic orders, and test results accurately into the computer system following established procedures.
- Monitor and deliver diagnostic test results to physicians for signature.
- Ensured timely preparation of lab specimens for courier pick-up, supporting efficient laboratory operations.
- Filed test results in patient records following physician review for accurate documentation.
- Produce precise written documentation and maintain records.
- Maintain compliance with annual training and HIPAA regulations, adhering to ethical and integrity standards.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
Gastro Medical Enterology
North Bergen
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Conducted routine patient screenings to ensure accurate health assessments.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens per physician orders to facilitate timely diagnostic results.
- Prepare patient specimens according to organizational procedures using quality equipment and standard techniques.
- Perform routine patient screenings.
- Assisted physicians during in-office endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
Englewood Medical Hospital Comprehensive womens care department OBGYN
Englewood
05.2000 - 07.2001
- Performed venipuncture for blood specimen collection.
- Prepared and organized patient specimens for timely testing.
- Conducted electrocardiograms, blood testing, centrifuging, and autoclaving.
- Transported blood samples to clinical sections, ensuring proper handling and documentation.
- Conducted electrocardiograms and performed blood testing, centrifuging, and autoclaving to support diagnostic procedures.
- Collected urine samples for drug testing and analysis.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
HIP New Jersey
Union City
04.1989 - 12.2000
- Welcomed patients and managed registration by collecting personal, medical, and insurance information, requesting records, and processing referrals to ensure seamless patient flow.
- Completed insurance forms and verified patient insurance details while managing high volume of phone calls to maintain operational efficiency.
- Welcomed patients and managed registration, including collecting personal, medical, and insurance information, requesting records, and processing referrals.
- Completed insurance forms, verified patient insurance details, and managed a high volume of phone calls.
- Maintained and filed medical reports and records.
- Obtained initial lab and diagnostic test results and patient vital signs to support timely clinical decision-making.
- Worked in multiple departments, including Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, and Gastroenterology.
Education
College - Phlebotomy Technician
Lyons Institute
Hackensack, NJCollege - Medical Assistant
Lyons institute
Hackensack, NJHigh school diploma -
Hoboken High School
Hoboken, NJSkills
- Phlebotomy
- Blood collection
- Blood sampling
- Venipuncture
- Capillary puncture
- Specimen processing
- Vital Signs
- Order Entry
- Patient data entry
- Laboratory protocols
- Medical terminology
- Patient care
- Patient communication
- HIPAA
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician August 2020 to August 2026 Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Certification # A9B2T2A7
- NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant September 2011 to May 2026 Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification # 6622-1942
Languages
English - Fluent, Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
PST LabCorp
09.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
Lutheran Senior Life
04.2014 - 11.2017
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
Gastro Medical Enterology
11.2012 - 04.2014
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
Englewood Medical Hospital Comprehensive womens care department OBGYN
05.2000 - 07.2001
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
HIP New Jersey
04.1989 - 12.2000
College - Phlebotomy Technician
Lyons Institute
College - Medical Assistant
Lyons institute
High school diploma -
Hoboken High School