Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

Appledidus Risher

Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician

**** ***** ***** *****, *** 203, Charlotte, NC 28217

704-***-**** **********@*****.***

A versatile, action-oriented Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist with administrative and clinical skills to provide optimal patient care in a medical practice. Achieved 200+ venipuncture during accelerated program. Familiar with medical terminology. Trained on Electronic Health Records and clinical procedures.

EDUCATION

Southeastern Institute – Charlotte, NC January 2015

Medical Assisting, Certificate

Recognized for Leadership Distinction

CPR Certified; HIPAA/OSHA Certified; HIV/AIDS Certified

Continual Health, Education, and Training – Charlotte, NC December 2013

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Olympic High School – Charlotte, NC June 2009

High School Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE

Arboretum Pediatrics (CHS) – Charlotte, NC November 2014 – January 2015

Medical Assistant

Administrative:

Utilized EMR, Canopy, to schedule appointments, update patient information, and send wellness visit reminders; Filed patient charts

Assisted with patient check in; familiar with different types of insurance including Medicaid and Medicare; collected payments

Educated patient on what is covered and not covered by insurance

Scanned all paper charts into electronic medical records software

Understand importance of patient privacy and confidentiality; HIPAA/OSHA Certified

Clinical:

Checked vitals including height, weight, temperature, pulse, and head circumference

Updated patient intake form and recorded chief complaint

Screened hearing and vision; performed ear irrigation

Administered injections for flu test and MMR

Collected lab specimens for routine exams including strep, urinalysis, flu test, CBC, peak flow

Followed physician written orders

Connextions – Charlotte, NC 2011 – 2013

Healthcare Representative/Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accessed patient history information to research claims and billing issues on electronic claims processing and patient billing system; interacted with various internal departments to resolve claims and billing issues.

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