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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Summary
I am an experienced Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Med-tech/SIC, and CNA looking for long term employment to further my career and to be closer to my place of living being that I have recently moved to South Carolina from North Carolina. I consider myself as being a dependable and very dedicated employee. I have many abilities that I feel would help be successful in this job, such as, my willingness to follow directions, learn new things that is required of me, highly motivated, organized, and the ability to multi-task.
Skills
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Experience
April 2018 to Current
Swope HealthKansas City , MOMedical Assistant
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
- Collaborated with radiologists, sonographers and other healthcare team members to streamline patient care.
- Administered rapid tests such as Flu, Strep, Urinalysis and Hemosure's to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Printed and filed examination data records according to HIPAA patient standards.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
- Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Processed and produced ER, OR and portable x-ray information to assist diagnosis.
September 2001 to May 2018
Aramark Corp.Norristown , PASupervisor
- Prepared and administered medication to resident's.
- Supervise RA's/CNA's to assure that daily activities were being properly performed throughout the shift and assuring that the resident's were being taking care of properly.
- Perform weekly medication cart audits to assure that medications are available and not expired.
- Communicating and reporting to Doctor office's and family members when needed concerning any changes with resident.
- Taking verbal orders from Physician's as well as transcribing said orders onto the Medical Administration Record (MAR).
- Assist other staff (RA's/CNA's) when needed on the floor.
November 2015 to April 2018
Community CareDelmar , NYPhlebotomist
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Used electronic medical software Allscripts to conduct patient intakes and send correspondence.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Education and Training
May 2001
Forsyth Technical Community College
City, State
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
City, State
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
May 2002
Blue Ridge Community College
City, State
Med Tech Certification
City, State
Med Tech Certification
April 2015
Blue Ridge Community College
City, State
Phlebotomy Certifiation
City, State
Phlebotomy Certifiation
April 2016
American Society Of Phlebotomy Technicians
Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
February 2017
Blue Ridge Community College
City, State
Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)
City, State
Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)
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School Attended
- Forsyth Technical Community College
- Blue Ridge Community College
- American Society Of Phlebotomy Technicians
Job Titles Held:
- Medical Assistant
- Supervisor
- Phlebotomist
Degrees
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
Med Tech Certification
Phlebotomy Certifiation
Phlebotomy Technician
Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)
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