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LAB ASSISTANT
Summary

Compassionate and dedicated medical professional with hands-on experience in providing exceptional patient care in fast paced environments. Committed to providing all patients with outstanding care and support to help improve quality of life. Team player with excellent communication skills to collaborate with colleagues to foster a friendly and caring environment.

Skills
  • Team Player
  • Specimen handling protocols
  • Equipment management
  • Sample verification
  • Proper sterilization techniques
  • Quality control procedures
  • Documentation compliance
  • Medical procedures preparations
  • Venipuncture and phlebotomy
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Inventory and supply management
  • Proficient in Electrocardiography (EKG) techniques
  • Comprehensive understanding og medical terminology
  • Adaptability
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
Lab Assistant04/2014 to CurrentFullerton Genetics LaboratoryAsheville, NC
  • Accessioning and processing specimens in medical laboratory environment.
  • Order supplies, stock and maintain inventory of all supplies and equipment.
  • Maintain monthly and yearly maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
  • Prepare and aliquot laboratory solutions, compounds and reagents.
  • Routinely performed blood set ups for culture and analysis,
  • Sterilize medical instruments, wash and sanitize all lab dishware.
  • Coordinate and execute disposal of medical waste and supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
  • Coordinate the calibration of all pipets for yearly calibration.
  • Sanitize workstations and instruments.
  • Complete administrative support work to maximize laboratory efficiency.
  • Record and report test results accurately according to established procedures.
  • Perform various administrative duties including: chart and document preparation and data entry.
  • Filing FISH slides and DNA
Certified Medical Assistant04/2004 to 04/2014Asheville CardiologyAsheville, NC
  • Prepared patients for examinations by taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
  • Performed phlebotomy and EKGs
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent delays
  • Collected and processed specimens in medical environment.
Certified Medical Assistant10/2002 to 04/2004Midway Medical CenterClyde, NC
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures including: EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose and pulmonary function tests.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests including taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, and then accurately recording results in patient history summary.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
  • Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Sterilized medical instruments to streamline procedural use.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Performed front desk duties including: answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
  • Administered rapid tests such as Flu and Strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Certified Medical Assistant07/1998 to 10/2002Verges, Verges & Steele, PLLCClyde, NC
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for exams
  • Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests including: taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Prepared routine tests for analysis such as urinalysis, cytology and semen analysis.
  • Performed phlebotomy, administered injections and administered bladder chemo treatments via foley catheter.
  • Performed catheterization using sterile technique.
  • Assisted physician with biopsies and surgical procedures.
  • Scheduled x-rays and surgeries.
  • Obtained prior auth from insurance companies for scheduled procedures.
  • Notified patients of test results.
  • Ordered medical supplies and tracked inventory.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Medical Office AssistantHaywood Community College
Certifications
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 06/1998
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Fullerton Genetics Laboratory
  • Asheville Cardiology
  • Midway Medical Center
  • Verges, Verges & Steele, PLLC

School Attended

  • Haywood Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Lab Assistant
  • Certified Medical Assistant

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Medical Office Assistant

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