Archana Patel
Piscataway, NJ *8854
Email: ********@*****.***
Home: (732) 424- 7907 Cell732-***-****
CAREER OBJECTIVES
•Highly Motivated, enthusiastic individual, eager to succeed in a career as a Medical Assistant.
• Ready to learn new tasks, new responsibilities, and meet new challenges.
EDUACTION
Sardar Patel University, India
Master of Science in Psychology, June 1991
Certified Medical Assistant, South Plainfield, 2006
Aims Education- South Plainfield, NJ
Certified Medical Assistant & HIPAA Specialist
Topics included:
•Medical Terminology, Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology.
•Electrocardiography, Phlebotomy, Pharmacology for Medical Assistant
•Medical Insurance, Billing & HIPAA, Clinical Asepsis of Medical Assistant
•Infection Control, Patient Assessment & Education, Medical Law & Ethics.
•Vital Signs & Physical Examination.
EXPERIENCE:
LabCorp, South plainfield NJ Jul 2008-Present
Lab Technician/Phlebotomist
Responsible for:
Phlebotomy Services Representatives, activities of the Patient Service Center (PSC)/In-office phlebotomy (IOP) accurately and on time.
• Ensures all specimens are collected accurately and on time.
• Collects specimens according to established procedures.
• Responsible for completing requisitions accurately.
• Labels, centrifuge, pipetting, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Packages specimens for transport.
• Miscellaneous duties and responsibilities.
•Keeps work area neat and clean. Disposes of biohazard containers when scheduled.
• Help with inventories and other tasks as assigned.
• Stocks supplies as needed.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills to include pediatric and geriatric.
• Occupational urine drug screen collections.
• Employee Wellness with body measurement
Gynecology/Infertility, Obstetrics Edison NJ May 2007- Jul 2008
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Responsible for:
•Screened and prioritized a high volume of calls, managed medical records, and collected patient co-payments.
•Prepared patients/rooms for examinations; acquired medical histories and explained treatment procedures.
•Collected blood samples by Venipuncture for pregnancy test, thyroid panel etc
•Recorded vital signs.
•Prepared patients for examination and assisted physician during examination.
•Instructed patients about medications and special diets as directed by physician.
•Arranged examining room instruments and equipments.
•Purchased and maintained supplies and equipments.
•Kept examining room neat and cleaned.
C V S Pharmacy South Plainfield NJ Sept 2006-April 2007
Pharmacy Technician
Responsible for:
•Knowledge of pharmaceutical systems of weights, measures, and mathematical computation.
•Exceeded daily production goals.
•Inventory management including checking in orders and restocking medication supplies.
•Able to work in pressured environments.
Cardiovascular Health Associates Jul 2006- Aug 2006
Medical Assistant
Responsible for:
•Actively interested with staff to maximize quality, and safe working environment.
•Pro active and provided instructions and directions to patients and setting up patient appointments
•Assisted Patient with routine and specially examination.
•Obtained Vital Signs and Patient records.
•Maintained Medication and Immunization record, vital signs, and shots draw.
Able Laboratory- South Plainfield, NJ Jan 1995- May 2005
Packaging Technician
Responsible for:
•Manufacturer and developer of genetic pharmaceuticals in tablet, capsule, liquid and suppository dosage forms.
•Responsibilities include proofreading labels, check bottle labels, weighing medication and packaging the Pharmaceuticals.
•Maintain a clean and organized production facility in accordance with GMP.
•Performed other duties as assigned in inventory and shipping areas.
Computer Expertise: Proficient in Windows 95/98/00/ME/XP, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Typing Speed 45 w.p.m