Laboratory Assistant/Specimen Processor

OBJECTIVE

Seeking an opportunity to utilize over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare industry. Utilize my extensive knowledge as a Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant to contribute as well as grow and develop with your organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Bilingual –Spanish/English

Venipuncture & Capillary Puncture

Blood Collection and Handling Safety

Quality Assurance and controls

Specimen Processing

Medical Terminology

Anatomy

Microsoft Word & Excel

Data Entry

Typing 40 WPM, Ten Key

Strong Communication

Excellent Organizational Skills

EXPERIENCE

Medix Staffing Irvine, CA

Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor Mar. 2013 – Nov. 2013

Greet incoming patients and collected lab orders and insurance information

Enter patient demographics and Insurance Information in the computer system

Administered venipuncture, finger and heel sticks

Proceed in processing all specimens collected from patients

Implemented all HIPPA regulations in a professional manner

Law Enforcement Medical Services, Inc. Fontana, CA

Phlebotomist Nov. 2012 – May. 2013

Draw blood collection for alcohol and drug kits

Taser Dart removal at the request of Police Officers

Dispatched to different police stations to collect specimens from detainees

Keck Hospital of USC Los Angeles, CA

Lead Lab Assistant Jun. 1991 – Mar. 2010

Interacted appropriately with both in and out patients to ensure their lab tests were drawn correctly and in a timely manner.

Processed specimens for reference lab testing, ensuring that appropriate handling and forwarding to referral lab for testing.

Responsible for billing lab test in the laboratory information system

Maintained great organization to entering referral test results in the Cerner LIS.

Provided backup support for Pathology desk

EDUCATION

Everest College City of Industry, CA

Medical Insurance Billing & Coding Diploma Feb 2015

El Monte Adult School El Monte, CA

High School Diploma Equivalence

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