DESCARTE McCLAURIN

**** **** ****** ****** • Tampa, Florida 33610 • Cell 813-***-**** • acs71y@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Self-directed professional, backed by strong academic success and valuable customer service skills. Possess sound judgment, attention to detail, and innovative problem solving abilities. Thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments.

TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS

Analytical skills necessary to understand issues and identify options.

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Quick, decisive, cool under pressure, adapting quickly to changes.

Works well independently and in a team environment.

Manages time and prioritizes duties in multi-task situations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Medical Assistant • Clinical Lab Assistant • Patient Care • Allied Healthcare • Geriatrics

CPR/BLS/AED • HIV/AIDS • First Aid • EKG/ECG • Vital Signs • Glucose • HGB • Triage

Medical Terminology • Anatomy and Physiology • Pharmacology • Clinical/Laboratory Procedures

HIPAA Compliance • OSHA • Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) • Suture Removal

Clinical Techniques • Specimen Collection and Handling • Urinalysis • Minor Surgical Prep

Injections (IM, ID, SQ) • Wound Care • Phlebotomy/Venipuncture • Finger/Capillary Sticks

Electronic Medical Records (EHR/EMR) • Medical Office Skills • Front/Back Office

Computer Skills • Data Entry • Type 30wpm

EDUCATION

Ultimate Medical Academy, Tampa, FL

Medical/Clinical Lab Assistant, Candidate, 08/2013 (GPA 3.85)

Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL

A.A. in Liberal Arts with a Minor in Business, 2002

Barstow Community College, Barstow, CA

A. A. in Liberal Arts, 1994

CERTIFICATIONS

Working towards National Clinical/Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA), Expected 09/2013

Working towards National Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT), Expected 09/2013

WORK HISTORY

30th Street Medical Center, Tampa, FL 2013-2013

Medical Assistant Externship – 180 Hours

Performed direct and indirect patient care tasks under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse or Physician.

Worked with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Took and recorded vital signs, documented results, and updated EHR/EMR.

Prepared examination rooms and prepared patient for exam or treatment.

Administered injections and immunizations.

Prepared specimens and requisitions for lab courier (LabCorp/Quest).

Performed lab work consisting of urinalysis.

Drew blood, cleaned wounds and abscesses, and administered EKGs.

Cleaned and sterilized instruments and medical equipment.

Handled front desk duties, answered phones, scheduled and confirmed appointments, handled patient check in and check out, verified insurance coverage, and called in prescriptions.

All Team Staffing, Tampa, FL 2011-2013

Banquet Server/Customer Service Associate

Set-up, serviced and broke down assigned functions in a safe, accident-free manner.

Kept station neat and clean while servicing guests per established policies and procedures.

Greeted and served guests following recognized guidelines of the food and beverage department.

Followed all guest check and money handling procedures.

Completed assigned sidework.

Uni-Select, Tampa, FL 2007-2011

Material Handler

Loaded and unloaded automotive parts from trucks into predetermined areas or onto shelves.

Staged materials and pulled orders according to assigned route within the warehouse.

Kept accurate count of materials taken out of inventory.

Tracked inventory and drove forklift.

MILITARY SERVICE

U.S. Army, Fort Irwin, CA (1992-1995) E-4/Honorable Discharge

Front Line Unit/Air Tactical Assault

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