Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist

Bethann Gardner

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Professional Background

Responsible Medical Professional with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 20 plus years of

experience in healthcare.

Dedicated, energetic,detail-oriented Medical Assistant skilled in technical, clerical and patient support. Strong

ability to communicate clearly and effectively to patients and staff with over 20 years of medical practice

experience.

Skill Highlights

Medical Assisting specialist Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs

Strong medical ethic CPR/BLS certified

Clinical training Qualified in specimen collection/processing

Enthusiastic caregiver Competency in procedure development

Extensive medical terminology knowledge Qualified in specimen collection/processing

Abides by infection control standards Competency in procedure development

Flow sheet charting skillfulness Drug administration trained

Chart preparation/filing aptness Blood Draws

Drug administration trained

Computerized charting specialist

Accomplishments

OSHA Compliance

Properly disposed of daily biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.

Patient Education

Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and

medication instructions.

Diagnostic/Ancillary Tests

Routinely demonstrated medical proficiency by performing EKG's, chemistry analysis, urinalysis and

hematology for up to 30 patients per day.

Clinical Skills

Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical

administration.

Documentation

Documented patient information obtained from intake interviews.

Patient Care

Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment, and referral for a broad range of

patients.

Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure, and drug overdoses.

Documentation

Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Implementation

Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.

Patient Care

Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.

Successfully provided quality care to numerous patients in healthcare environment.

Professional Experience

PPCP

March 2005 to June 2014

Medical / Lab Assistant

Uniontown

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.Assisted patients

with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma.Helped physicians examine and treat patients by

assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.Supported patients with customized patient teaching

tools.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.Frequently commended for

maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of patients.Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring

required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.Cleaned and sterilized instruments

and disposed of contaminated supplies.Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR

compliance records.Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts.Performed pregnancy tests and

sent specimens for laboratory testing.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in

medical records.Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams.Ensured

HIPAA compliance.Educated patients about their treatments.Processed monthly reports for department

performance.Performed lab tests and communicated results.Provided necessary health education training for

patients.Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and

instruction.Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.Provided caring companionship to

elderly and developmentally disabled patients.Have strong computer skills. Able to multi-task in busy office

setting. Can perform several job duties at one time. Self learner,strong people skills. CPR certified, OSHA

compliant. Experienced in patient care . Duties includes rooming patients, EKG's, lab draws, preloading

patient data, check in, check out, referrals, prior auths, answering phones, giving results, calling prescriptions,

admissions, stress testing .

Education and Training

National Career School

1994

High School Diploma: phelbotomy / Medical Assisant

Uniontown, PA

Certifications

BLS - Basic Life Support

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

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