Shari Etchebarren
***** **** ***** **. - ******* Bar, CA 91765
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Certified Phlebotomist (CPT1), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT1), Certified Medical Assistant, Lab Assistant, Specimen Technician
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
§ California Certified Phlebotomy Technician and Nationally Certified Phlebotomy Technician
§ Certified Medical Assistant
§ American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR/AED Certified
§ Self-motivated, hard-working, organized and reliable individual
§ Exceptional communication and problem solving skills
§ Computer Skills: IDX, Touch Works, Kronos, Cisco Agent Phone System, Microsoft Outlook, Word & PowerPoint
§ Bilingual Skills: Fluent English & Healthcare Spanish
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
MEDICAL CAREGIVER: Alzheimer’s Care – Diamond Bar, CA 2010 - Present
§ Attend to specific needs of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease patient, including transporting and accompanying patient to medical appointments, hospitalizations and medical laboratory.
§ Administer correct medication intake, exercise regimen, and assisting with proper diet.
§ Maintain detailed records of patient progress in charts, and report any unusual changes immediately to treating physician.
PHLEBOTOMIST INTERN: LabCorp – Rancho Cucamonga, CA 2013 – 2013
§ Utilized Great Customer Service while greeting and properly identifying patients in a courteous manner.
§ Performed collection of blood specimens from patients of all ages, with confidence, accuracy and timeliness.
§ Collected 40 to 50 venipunctures daily, and completed 10 to 15 draws per hour during busier times.
§ Maintained a safe and professional work environment pertaining to HIPAA laws and regulations.
§ Utilized lab computer system or directory of service, and correctly labeled patient specimens.
§ Centrifuged, split, and froze specimens as required by order of test, and prepared specimens for transport.
LICENSED COSMETOLOGIST: Styles by Shari – Diamond Bar, CA 1983 – 2012
§ Conducted skin allergy tests on patrons to ascertain their ability to utilize specific hair and beauty products.
§ Consulted with and attended to customer needs, including providing exceptional customer care, making recommendations and providing hair care treatments, hair bleaching and tinting, hair styling and design, make-up applications, skin care treatments, and full beauty consultation.
§ Participated in networking activities to promote business in the community.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT: Healthcare Partners – Los Angeles, CA 2010 – 2011
§ Took vital signs, roomed patients and maintained medical records management.
§ Answered busy telephones, contacted other medical facilities/pharmacies, and verified insurance coverage.
§ Regularly prepared medical billing, data entry, and faxing/emailing of documents.
§ Restocked rooms, sterilized equipment/areas, and interpreted between patients and doctor.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST: Idaho Urologic Institute/Surgery Center of Idaho – Meridian, Idaho 2010 – 2010
§ Assisted with diagnostic procedures such as prostate ultrasounds, cystoscopy, biopsy, & other procedures.
§ Provided assistance in the exam room by means of positioning & draping the patient.
§ Assisted with minor surgical procedures by passing instruments in a sterile manner.
§ Performed EKG's, urinalysis, bladder ultrasounds, venipuncture injections, blood pressure, body temperature, pulse rate and respiratory rate.
RELATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN: U.S. Colleges of Health & Human Services – Montclair, CA 2013 – 2013
Medical Terminology, Patient Identification, Venipuncture Procedure, Skin Puncture Procedures, Butterfly Techniques, Universal Precautions, Blood Composition, Specimen Labeling and Transport, Quality Assurance, Legal Aspects, and OSHA Guidelines.
CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT: Carrington College (formally Apollo College) – Boise, Idaho 2009 – 2010
Infection control standards and utilization of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Sterile Field Setup, Patient Scheduling, Venipuncture/Capillary Punctures, Vitals, Bladder Scans, Bandaging/Casting, Suture and Staple Removal, Injections and EKG's, Medical Billing/Coding/Electronic Medical Records.
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY: Associates of Science Degree: Mt. San Antonio College – Walnut, CA 2000 – 2004
Interned at Beverly Hospital - Montebello, CA and Foothill Presbyterian Hospital - Glendora, CA