Ta'Shara McClendon

• Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
• Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
• Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
• Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.

Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.

• Resolved difficult draws using alternate site selection, patient assessment, and technique adjustments.
• Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.

• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
• Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Operated C-arm during various injections
• Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

• Completed x-rays safely by correctly using shielding equipment following OSHA requirements.
• Measured patient spirometry.
• Triaged patient concerns, relayed clinical information, and supported timely care decisions.
• Assisted providers with examinations, procedures, and sterile instrument setup.
• Recorded vital signs, updated EHR charts, and maintained accurate clinical documentation.
• Coordinated patient intake, verified histories, and prepared exam rooms for spine and neurosurgery visits.
• Trained new medical assistants on workflow standards, charting practices, and patient communication.
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

• Supported physicians, nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA) in the care of patients receiving PrEP services and in the care of patients living with HIV.
• Scheduled patients for appointments with clinical provider or for laboratory specimen collection
• Provided treatments, administer medications and vaccines as directed
• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
• Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.