Medical Assistant

DEREK M. ORTIZ

PHONE 757-***-**** • E-MAIL *************@*****.***

PROFILE

United States Navy Corpsman with proven track record in providing administrative duties, and paraprofessional care for the entire family in a clinic and office setting. Excel in team collaboration and independent decision making environments.

SKILLS

Computer: including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer, Mysis, Smart Term. Typing speed: 30-40 wpm.

Medical skills: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Medical coding, triage, IV therapy, patient safety, medication administration, BLS certified, EKG, glucometer, diabetic exams, Administrative duties, colostomy care, venipuncture, pre/post operative care and apply aseptic technique.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Apr 6, 2010 – mar 19, 2013 American Red Cross Norfolk Virginia

Phlebotomist, Duties include, Traveling to different job sites and setting up blood

Drives, conducting health histories, collection of blood unites in donor room,

conducting all aspects of the blood drives along with breaking down all departments

June25, 2008 – Apr 4, 2010 Grifols Plasma Care Portsmouth VA

Phlebotomy Supervisor, Processing Supervisor, Front desk Supervisor, Duties include, orientation, supervision and evaluations of employees, inventory and product control, oversight of PCPM, planning and staffing.

• Oct 15, 2007 – June 23,2008 NABI Pharmaceuticals/ BioTest Pharmaceuticals

Bio-Medical Technician

o Processing, Completing worksheets, Pack / Move, Shipping, Knowledge of DMS Systems,

• Jan 16, 2007 – Aug 14, 2007 Eastern Virginia Medical School

Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist / pharmacy line

o Triage, Patient Safety and Care for medical clinic

• Oct 1, 2006 – Jan 16, 2007 Medical Temporaries

Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist

o Triage, Patient Safety and Care for various medical institutions

• Apr 21, 2006 – Sept 29, 2006 MaryView Hospital

Phlebotomist

o Perform outpatient care duties: glucometer, diabetic testing, EKG, blood bank procedures, type and screen.

o In-house phlebotomy: duties include: all aspects of patient precautions and safety, working closely with the nursing staff, receiving specimen collections.

• May 25, 2000 – Mar 21, 2006 United States Navy (Hospitalmen Corpsman)

2003 – 2004, USS Ramage. (Medical Corpsman)

o Duties included, Maintain morning sick call, immunizations, potable water system, medical supplies and storage, emergency rescue team, CPR/BLS trainer, and upkeep of medical records and appointments

2004 – 2006, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth

o Specialty Oncology Unit

Duties included IV therapy, feeding tubes, colostomy care, venipucncture, Medication Administration, neutropenic care, Patient assessment / history, bed changing, Vital signs

o Endocrinology / Neurology

Duties included: Front Desk, Maintaining patient records

o Internal Medicine Clinic

Duties included

Perform the proper duties required in both inpatient and outpatient medical setting

Assist in front desk duties, triage, checking in patients, schedule appointments

Perform ICD-9 and CPT coding

Maintain Bio-Hazard for the Internal Medicine Clinic

Assist in the Anticoagulation Clinic

Update Anticoagulation Clinic database

Diabetic Foot exams

EKG. IV therapy, Key custodian

EDUCATION

May 2004 August 2004 United States Navy

Corpsman “A” School

• Awarded BLS, CPR, Hospitalman certification

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteered at Maryview Hospital, Portsmouth, VA December 2005.

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