Administrative Assistant High School
Resume:
PEGGY BALLARD
Brooklyn, NY ***16
**************@*****.***
Laboratory Assistant
PROFILE: Over 10 years of experience in the Clinical Laboratory field
both in the private sector as well as for the HHC Organization. A highly-
motivated team player demonstrating strong, proven, problem solving skills,
basic computer knowledge and the ability to follow through with any given
task. Having discovered through my varied experiences in the medical field
a passion for the sciences, my focus is not limited to only my career but
education as well, as I currently pursue a BA in Biology. Capabilities
include:
In-depth knowledge of sorting and receiving specimen samples ? Able to work
independently and seek help as needed ? Type 50 wpm ? Maintains a clean and
safe work environment ? Over 10 years of experience in Laboratory setting ?
New Staff Training ? Knowledge of Centaur & ADVIA 2400 Immunoassay systems
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bellevue Hospital Center Laboratory Assistant I 12/2010-
10/2012
Maintain written log of any discrepancy samples received by the lab &
marked for redistribution.
Answer telephone and assist in looking for results of complete work
File specimens by lab numbers for storage in the freezer, as required by
the lab protocol
Prepare samples, manually or on pre-analytical analyzer for distribution
Prepare specimen work list as needed for tracking purposes
Identify and expedite STAT requests
Perform serum and urine qualitative HCG test
Resolve specimen-related problems such as incorrectly spelled or applied
sample labels
Create new labels for centrifuge samples indicating specific additional
testing
Made evaluations for prioritizing samples
Liaison between medical divisions to verify samples sent or received and
report results of testing
Responsible for constantly maintaining sample & reagent temperatures
Bendiner & Schlesinger Inc. Data Entry Clerk 10/2007 -
11/2008
* Review, transcribe and enter demographic and specimen data into the
laboratory information system
* Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it was entered.
* Enter test codes & patients personal information according within
specific guidelines.
* Open and sort laboratory drug specimen packages.
* Verify drug samples and match delivery invoices
* Answer telephones and provide information to various facility heads; take
messages, reroute calls to appropriate destinations, fax reports, and
mail clients results to account facilities.
Universal Diagnostic Laboratories Inc. Clerk Typist
10/1998 - 03/2006
* Head of clerical unit for laboratory's Cytology & Pathology department
* Enter data such as demographic characteristics, patient history as well
as gross & biopsy results
* Compile, sort & send reports to reference labs and in-house facilities.
* Fax and review all STAT reports within 24 hours.
EDUCATION:
Boys and Girls High High School Diploma
Chiron Training Center 08/ 2010 -11/2010
Administrative Assistant Certificate
Kingsborough Community College, Major: Biology Class of '16
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