Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
Alton, IL
06.2014 - 05.2015
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Collected and labeled specimens according to established protocols.
Verified patient information accuracy on specimen labels.
Processed specimens for laboratory testing in accordance with standards.
Ensured that all collected specimens were stored properly and securely.
Assisted in scheduling appointments for patients.
Answered incoming calls and responded to inquiries from patients and staff members.
Maintained an organized filing system of patient charts and documents.
Ordered office supplies and maintained inventory levels as needed.
Laboratory Assistant
Jersey Community Hospital
Jerseyville, IL
08.2009 - 06.2014
Maintained lab inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
Prepared samples for analysis by following standard laboratory procedures.
Followed safety protocols while working with hazardous materials or chemicals in the lab.
Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
Isolated, identified and prepared specimens for examination.
Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.
Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
Collected blood samples from patients for testing purposes.
Answered phone calls from patients or other healthcare staff regarding lab services.
Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Maintained patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.
Office Secretary
Lamers Floral
Jerseyville, IL
01.2004 - 05.2009
Assisted customers with selecting and purchasing flowers for special occasions.
Organized floral arrangements in the store's display cases.
Maintained records of flower inventory, ordering, and pricing information.
Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
Created custom bouquets for weddings, funerals, anniversaries, birthdays.
Wrapped floral arrangements for delivery purposes in appropriate packaging materials.
Delivered floral arrangements to local businesses and residences as needed.
Unpacked boxes of fresh cut flowers from wholesalers and suppliers and stored them properly according to type and species.
Placed orders with suppliers when necessary to restock inventory levels.
Updated pricing information on computer system daily to reflect current market values.
Operated cash register during peak hours while providing excellent customer service.
Utilized expert communication skills to collaborate with customers and design bouquets, corsages and other floral pieces to meet requirements.
Education
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
CALC Institute of Technology
Alton, IL
05-2010
High School Diploma -
Southwestern High School
Piasa, IL
05-2009
Skills
Procedure Assistance
Phlebotomy
Medical Billing
Indirect Patient Care
Patient Scheduling
Data Entry
Medical Terminology
HIPAA Compliance
ICD coding
Conflict resolution abilities
Documentation expert
Venipuncture and phlebotomy
Immunization Administration
Medical terminology knowledge
Customer Service
Adaptable
Direct Patient Care
Compassionate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
06.2014 - 05.2015
Laboratory Assistant
Jersey Community Hospital
08.2009 - 06.2014
Office Secretary
Lamers Floral
01.2004 - 05.2009
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting