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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy technician skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively to patients and staff. Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team. Medical assistant and Phlebotomy technician with demonstrated command of clinical area. Expertise in handling patients and patient's information. Multilingual and fluent in Spanish and English, offering solid comprehension of cultural diversity.
Skills
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Documentation procedures.
- HIPAA compliance
- Charting expertise
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Restocking lab supplies
- Stocking supplies
- Quick problem solver
- Medical terminology in English and Spanish.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Specimens collection and processing
- Data entry
- Phlebotomy
- Sterile technique
- Lab equipment setup
Education and Training
M.D.Medical University of HavanaCityMedical Sciences, 08/1992
Certifications
- First Aid/CPR
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Registered Phlebotomy Technician
Experience
Sacramento Ear Nose And ThroatMedical Assistant | Roseville , CA12/2016 to Current
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Obtained and recorded patient vital signs; escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
- Positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected chairs and equipment according to facility policy.
- Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
- Acted as liaison between physician and patient, answering questions and delivering test results.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Answered appointment calls.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Communicated with patients by phone and via written correspondence.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
- Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
Goodwill Of North GeorgiaPhlebotomy Technician | Roswell , GA03/2015 to 12/2016
- Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Assisted medical care providers by aiding with routine and specialized procedures, administering medication and performing urine, nasal swabs, stool and blood tests.
Path MedicalMedical Doctor | Pompano Beach , FL10/1992 to 01/2013
- Administered palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Interviewed patients to assess histories, investigate concerns and complete physical examinations.
- Ordered blood, urine, stool laboratory tests and body imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Monitored patients with acute infectious or noninfectious, and chronic conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention.
- Assessed notes by nursing staff for accuracy, completion, services rendered and patient responses.
- Referred patients to outside specialists or hospital admission for more advanced care.
- Evaluated nursing notes to confirm accuracy of described care provided and patient responses.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Medical University of Havana
Job Titles Held:
- Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Medical Doctor
Degrees
- M.D.
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