Melissa Kennedy
Hillside,NJ
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 30 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Medial Assistant/Phlebotomist
Christ Hospital
01.1987 - 09.2018
- All specimen processing
- Inpatient and outpatient processing.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Medical Assistant
Private Practice, Dr. Marcello Custodio
01.1989 - 12.1996
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Maintain privacy of all charts.
- Compose medical reports, provide outside correspondence.
- Maintain inventory of supplies .
Education
Certified in Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy
Institue of Applied Medical Technology
New York, NY05.1991
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Taylor Business Institute
New York, NY09.1983
Skills
- Media Preparation
- Specimen Collection
- Sterilize Instruments
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- EKG
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Private Practice, Dr. Marcello Custodio
01.1989 - 12.1996
Medial Assistant/Phlebotomist
Christ Hospital
01.1987 - 09.2018
Certified in Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy
Institue of Applied Medical Technology
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Taylor Business Institute
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