Martha Snider
Louisville,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented and knowledgeable CMA skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience dedicated to optimal patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Baptist Medical Group
Louisville, KY
07.2019 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Kentucky One Primary Care
Louisville, KY
04.1998 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ferncreek High School
Louisville, KYNo Degree - Medical Assisting
Watterson College
Louisville, KYSkills
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Medication Administration
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- Procedure Assistance
- Examination Preparation
- Clear Communication
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Willingness to Learn
- Venipuncture Expertise
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- CPR/ BLS Certified
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Baptist Medical Group
07.2019 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Kentucky One Primary Care
04.1998 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Ferncreek High School
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Watterson College