Octavia Young
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist with a proven track record at Northwest Career College, excelling in patient care and specimen processing. Mastered HIPAA compliance and customer service, enhancing patient experiences through empathetic communication and precise medical practices.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Northwest Career College
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and updating patient records.
- Supported patient well-being, providing empathetic care and addressing concerns with sensitivity.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Phlebotomist
Northwest Career College
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Education
Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
Northwest Career College
Las Vegas, NV06-2025
Certificate - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Northwest Career College
Las Vegas, NV03-2025
Skills
- Patient scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Immunization administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- First aid
- Childcare
- Child development knowledge
- BLS/CPR
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Northwest Career College
09.2024 - 06.2025
Phlebotomist
Northwest Career College
01.2024 - 03.2024
Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
Northwest Career College
Certificate - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Northwest Career College
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