Tabitha Alexander
Registered Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Seagoville,TX
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Productive Phlebotomist offering several years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing, and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Parkland Health
01.2021 - Current
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and medical history documentation.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Administered injections under direct supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Ordered supplies, maintained inventory levels, and stocked exam rooms with necessary equipment.
- Assisted physicians in exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and managed scheduling of appointments.
- Assisted with administrative duties such as filing paperwork and preparing documents for review by physicians or other healthcare providers.
- Conducted physical examinations of patients utilizing standard diagnostic instruments.
Register Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist
Sanitas Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
Registered Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Oschner Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and managed scheduling of appointments.
- Conducted physical examinations of patients utilizing standard diagnostic instruments.
- Assisted with administrative duties such as filing paperwork and preparing documents for review by physicians or other healthcare providers.
- Administered injections under direct supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Ordered supplies, maintained inventory levels, and stocked exam rooms with necessary equipment.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results.
- Assisted physicians in exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to accepted standards.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations while handling confidential patient information.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Education
Medical Office Administration -
Remington College
Garland, TX12.2020
Phlebotomist -
BAH Career Technical
12-2014
Registered Medical Assistant -
Remington College
Garland, TX12-2013
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Needs assessments
- Inventory Management
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Medication Administration
- First-aid and CPR
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical applications
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Specimen Preparation
- Blood collection
- Paperwork Processing
- Venipuncture
- Communication abilities
- Patient Care
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Patient support
- Blood transfusions
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Specimen handling
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient documentation
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Flow Management
- Phlebotomy
- Patient-focused care
- Emergency Room Procedures
- Wound care and irrigation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Wound care specialist
- Patient skin and nail care
- Medical Procedures
Certification
- Medical Office Administration Certificate
- Phlebotomist License
- Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
- BLS
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchTimeline
Registered Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Parkland Health
01.2021 - Current
Register Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist
Sanitas Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
Registered Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Oschner Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
Medical Office Administration -
Remington College
Phlebotomist -
BAH Career Technical
Registered Medical Assistant -
Remington College
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