Patricia Carmack
Fort Bragg,CA
Summary
Experienced Phlebotomist bringing 21 years of experience. Expert in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround. Team-oriented in training clinical staff on proper venipuncture techniques.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast
Fort Bragg, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Lab Assistant
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast
Fort Bragg, CA
10.1998 - 10.2022
- Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning of instruments.
- Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
- Participated in team collaboration initiatives to plan for company's future growth.
- Prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, process, or quality control.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Managed laboratory supplies and equipment, providing maximum output to meet data deadlines.
- Attended lab meetings to participate in research discussions.
- Managed lab work smoothly and with reliable accuracy to meet regulatory and operational demands.
- Identified and fixed issues with lab equipment to achieve more accurate lab results.
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
Phlebotomist
Adventist Health Clearlake Hospital
Clearlake, CA
01.1999 - 10.2018
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
Empire College
Santa Rosa, CA05-1997
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Flow Management
- Phlebotomy
- Data Entry
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Patient-Focused Care
- Medical Terminology
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- First Aid
- Restocking Lab Supplies
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Medical Terminology Proficiency
- Customer Service
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast
10.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Adventist Health Clearlake Hospital
01.1999 - 10.2018
Lab Assistant
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast
10.1998 - 10.2022
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
Empire College
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