Sarah Chemei
Rochester,NH
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 17 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 17-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need. Highly skilled, dependable and reliable.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Wentworth Douglas Hospital
12.2009 - Current
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Phlobotomist
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Medicaid Billing Specialist
MS Billing Services
05.2003 - 10.2006
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
- Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
- Audited and corrected billing and posting documents for accuracy.
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
- Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Seacoast Career Schools
Sanford, ME10.2006
High School Diploma -
Spaulding High School
Rochester, NH06.2001
Skills
- Paperwork Processing
- Medical Testing
- Data Entry
- Patient Confidentiality
- Specimen Preparation
- Venipuncture
- Infection Control
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Patient Care
- Sample and Specimen Collection
Certification
CPR/BLS Certified
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Wentworth Douglas Hospital
12.2009 - Current
Phlobotomist
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2009
Medicaid Billing Specialist
MS Billing Services
05.2003 - 10.2006
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Seacoast Career Schools
High School Diploma -
Spaulding High School
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