COVER LETTER
SHANNON CARPENTER
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Hiring Manager
Dear Hiring Manager,
I'm applying for a Lab Assistant, Phlebotomist or Specimen Processor position at your company. Based on the posted description, I'm confident that I am fully qualified for the position and will be a strong addition to your team. I would appreciate a job interview at your earliest convience. Please find my resume attached.
I can be reached at the number above or at my email address. Sincerely,
SHANNON CARPENTER
SHANNON CARPENTER
2304 Chase Lake Dr Jonesboro, GA 30236
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OBJECTIVE
• A position as a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomy with a facility that will enable me to represent my employers professionally and provide the highest level of comfort and care to patients. KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• American Heart Association (exp. August 2017)
• Coordinate Lab Assistant work schedule.
• Extensive knowledge in lab specimen processing.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in phlebotomy of all ages. (Blood collection, Strep and Flu collection)
• Collection of chain of custody drug screen ( Blood, urine, saliva, and hair)
• Computer programs: Epic, Cerner, Sunquest, Onelink (ordering supplies system), Excel, Microsoft 365, Outlooks, Webex, and Qmatic system.
• Great judgment, organizational skills, and professionalism.
• Great internal and external customer service skills. WORK EXPERIENCE
Lead Lab Assistant, Kaiser Permanente -- May 2013 - February 2017
• Responsible for directing workflow in the reception area, phlebotomy area, and accessioning area.
• Accountable for the training, scheduling and general leadership of the facility lab assistant.
• Organizes and maintain supply inventory for reception, phlebotomy, and accessioning area.
• Perform phlebotomy on all ages.
Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta -- June 2009 - May 2013
• Work in collaboration with Medical Technologist to execute laboratory specimen processing.
• Morning Specimen collection (range 15-30 patient a morning).
• Outpatient Specimen Collection
Phlebotomist, VA Medical Center, Maxim Staffing -- September 2008 - July 2009
• Perform AM inpatient specimen collection (phlebotomy).
• Perform outpatient specimen collection (phlebotomy)
• Service 250 + outpatient daily.
Patient Service Technologist, Laboratory Corporation of America -- February 2003 - June 2009
• Blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups.
• Urine drug screen collections, paternity collections, biometric screenings, breath/saliva alcohol testing, pediatric blood collections.
• Exhibit proficiency in data order entry and processing of samples. EDUCATION
Concord Career Institute -- Medical Assistant, October 2000, GPA 3.7
• Diploma in Medical Assistant
• Dean's List
• Most Improved Student
REFERENCE
• Upon on Request