Yvonne Ibarra
Freeman Health System
Carthage,USA
2
Languages
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Bilingual healthcare professional with over 6 years of experience as a Lab Technician and Medical Assistant. Expertise in phlebotomy, pulmonary function testing, and EKGs, ensuring high-quality patient care in fast-paced clinical environments. Strong background in EMR systems, insurance verification, and front desk operations, effectively managing referrals and enhancing customer service.
Work History
Functional Testing Specialist
2 Years 2 Months- Conducted breath alcohol tests and federal/non-federal drug screens on urine and saliva, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety
- Performed breath alcohol tests and federal/non-federal drug screens on urine and saliva, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Drew labs and administered injections as ordered by providers, enhancing patient care and treatment accuracy
- Collected patient vitals and performed vision screening and basic physicals, facilitating comprehensive health assessments
- Assisted with occupational physicals and documented results, ensuring precision and quality in patient records
Lab Technician II
6 Months- Performed venipuncture and collected blood specimens from patients in a fast-paced clinical setting, supporting timely diagnostics
- Ensured proper patient identification, specimen labeling, and accurate procedure documentation, enhancing accuracy and reducing errors
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols and safety standards during blood collection process, minimizing risk
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to prioritize specimen collection based on patient needs and laboratory requirements, optimizing workflow
- Collaborated with healthcare team to prioritize specimen collection based on patient needs and laboratory requirements, improving workflow efficiency
- Managed high volume of daily phlebotomy requests while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy, reducing specimen errors
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by providing compassionate care to patients during phlebotomy procedures, improving patient satisfaction
- Managed inventory of phlebotomy supplies, restocking items to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
- Responded promptly to urgent requests for STAT orders or difficult venous access situations with professionalism and efficiency, supporting critical care
- Managed inventory of phlebotomy supplies, restocking as needed to ensure uninterrupted workflow and reduce delays
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various computer systems for order entry, result retrieval, and data entry, streamlining laboratory operations
- Followed established protocols for handling hazardous materials such as sharps containers and biohazard waste disposal, maintaining safety compliance
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times according to HIPAA regulations, protecting patient privacy
Medical Assistant
6 Months- Roomed patients promptly for provider visits, enhancing patient flow
- Recorded patient vitals accurately to support clinical assessments
- Operated EKG equipment for cardiac monitoring, facilitating early detection of cardiac issues
- Administered injections as directed by providers, ensuring safe and effective patient care
Medical Assistant/Lab Technician
6 Months- Checked in and roomed patients, streamlining clinic operations through efficient back-office support
- Collected and recorded patient payments, facilitating accurate billing and financial tracking
- Drew labs and administered COVID tests, supporting rapid diagnosis and patient management
- Collected and recorded patient payments accurately, ensuring proper billing and financial tracking
- Maintained flexible availability to assist team as needed, contributing to consistent clinic coverage
Education
Certified Medical Assisting - Certified
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Trade school
Skills
Breath Alcohol Testing
Venipuncture
EKG Interpretation
Saliva alcohol testing
Pulmonary Function Testing
Health insurance claim processing
Insurance prior authorization
Claims verification
Patient Care
Patient communication
Patient triage
Triage
Clinical documentation
Specimen processing
Laboratory experience
Acute care experience
DOT Physicals
Home health
Healthcare referral management
Anatomy knowledge
Medical terminology
Healthcare insurance patient portal navigation
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Customer service
Leadership
Manual handling
Geriatrics
Hospital experience
Instruction following
Manual handling
Clinic experience
Healthcare referral management
Leadership
Hazardous Materials Handling
Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
Certification
- BLS Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified Medical Assistant April 2024 to Present
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lab Technician II
Mercy Hospital
08.2024 - 02.2025Read More
Functional Testing Specialist
Freeman Health System
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Medical Assistant
UPMC Primary Care
05.2022 - 11.2022Read More
Medical Assistant/Lab Technician
Falcon ER Urgent Care
06.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Wichita Technical Institute
Phlebotomy from Phlebotomy
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Wichita Technical Institute
Certified Medical Assisting from Certified
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