LaShell Abston
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901-***-**** *************@*****.***
Summary
To obtain a position that will allow me to put forth my abilities, skills, and education toward each new assignment and strive to further my intellectual development along the way
Education
Remington College – Memphis Campus, Memphis TN
Diploma, Medical Assisting, February 2005 Honor’s Graduate, 3.67 GPA
Southwest Community College – Union Campus, Memphis TN
Medical Laboratory Technician, 2011
Remington College- Memphis Campus, Memphis TN
Medical Billing and Coding, June 2016
Core Coursework Completed
Patient Care & Communication Medical Management
Nervous & Digestive Systems Pharmacology
Disease Transmission Medical Insurance Coding
Clinical Procedures Endocrinology & Reproduction
Therapeutic Care Muscular/Skeletal Systems
Patient Billing Cardiovascular and Respiratory System
Clinical Lab Work & Hands-on Training
Drug Administration Keyboarding & Word Processing
Injections Blood Pressure/Vitals
Venipuncture Patient Registration
Basic Lab Procedures Patient Assessments
Appointment Scheduling Aseptic Techniques
Microsoft Office ICD-10
Certifications/Certificate
NRCMA Certification
OSHA/HIPAA Certificates of Training
CPR Certification
Externship
Resurrection Health, Memphis TN 06/2016-06/2016
Billing Specialist (Completed 80 hours)
Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations
Operate office equipment, such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, or medical records
Maintain medical records, technical library, or correspondence files
Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff
Millington Medical Clinic, Millington TN 03/2005-05/2005
Medical Assistant Extern (Completed 160 hours)
Triaged patients, took vitals and blood pressure
Checked A1Cs, lipids, drew blood, and breathing treatments
Administered injections, assisted physician with pap smears, and EKGs
Scheduled patients appointments, referrals, and patient charting
Called in patients prescriptions and refills
Work History
McKesson Pharmaceutical 08/2015-Present
Material Handler
Responsible for filling invoices for Physician offices, home health care agencies, hospitals and dental offices worldwide.
Handling company product, property, and proprietary information in a responsible and lawful manner.
Following all security and safety policies.
Reporting all non-complaints or suspicious activity.
Knowing the specific security and safety policies at my work location.
Harbor House Inc., Memphis TN 07/2013- 09/2015
Detox Technician/ Intake Coordinator
Assisted in following the detoxifications treatment protocol prescribed by the Medical Director.
Completed all paperwork required by the TDMH Licensure Rules relating to clients after the intake and assessment interview has been completed.
Assisted in handling all medical emergencies at the facility.
Administered and document all prescription and over-the-counter medication.
Assisted in preparing daily Bed Assignment check list.
Made Detoxification bed assignments.
Assigned clients bedroom assignment at time of discharge from Detox.
First Choice Home Health Care Services 02/2011-07/2013
Home Health Care Aide
Assisted the clients in bathing and dressing to light housekeeping duties and meal planning and preparations.
Scheduled appointments, social events, and exercises, as well as took client to doctor’s appointments.
Call in client’s prescriptions and refills as well as occasionally dispense medication or check blood sugar or client’s vital signs.
Washed and fold laundry, changes linen and empty bedpan.
Patient Assessment
Technicolor, Memphis, TN 06/2005-01/2010
Lead Receiving Clerk/Material Handler
Inspected production line, checked for defects on products being received.
Picking, packing, scanning and processing orders and also help with shipping orders.
Supervised and trained up to 10 till 12 employees daily on unloading and manually keying in all products received.
Conducted morning safety meetings and safety inspections daily.
Emailed managers and supervisors a spreadsheet on all orders received daily and key in all product being received.
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