Medical Assistant Certified/Phlebotomy

SAVOEUN K. POWELL

267-***-**** Winter Haven, Florida *********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Patient-focused Certified Medical Assistant with 10+ years of extensive experience providing a variety of healthcare services to support organizational objectives. An empathetic healthcare worker with a sensitive, yet assured approach to cultivating a trustworthy environment for patients and staff. Specialist in phlebotomy and healthcare education. A detail-oriented mindset, along with strong judgment and communication skills, provide the skills needed to thrive in any environment. Recognized for delivering premium patient care, showcasing leadership that is grounded in compassion and that promotes good practices in public health for the betterment of the community and its people. EXPERIENCE

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, Pennsylvania 2020-2023 Certified Medical Assistant, Mass COVID-19 Testing Project

● Mobilized in numerous areas throughout Pennsylvania to provide rapid antigen and PCR COVID-19 testing for up to 400 members of the public per day, including colleges and nursing homes, utilizing nasal-pharyngeal swab methods.

● Interacted with the public in assessing and recommended appropriate COVID-19 testing surveillance, explained laboratory notification processes, and performed administrative duties in relation to COVID-19 testing and education.

● Adhered to universal protocol precautions and followed strict aseptic techniques to protect patients when collecting tissue.

● Maintained cleanliness, sanitizing testing booth and testing material to comply with CDC guidelines.

● Supervised site and team members to ensure collection methodology met medical code. Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA 2018 -2020 Pediatric and Teen Adolescent Medical Assistant

● Measured vital signs, blood pressure, temperature, head circumference, heart rate, respiration, height, weight, directed patients to exam rooms, and prepared for physician examination.

● Administered immunizations, perform hearing, vision testing, and venipuncture on infants and adolescents.

● Entered assessment and patient information in EMR/EHR data system.

● Completed monthly medical assistant inventory along with daily temperature checks to ensure vaccines and specimens were stored properly.

● Executed HCG Test, STD testing, urine dip, Depo-Provera contraceptive injection, and STD treatment.

● Assisted physicians with procedures such as IUD and Implanon insertion and removal. Laboratory Corporation of America, Philadelphia, PA 2015 - 2018 Phlebotomist, Patient Service Technician (PST)/Lab Specialist

● Performed pre-employment drug screening, biometric screening, fingerprinting, paternity collections, breath/saliva alcohol testing, pediatric blood collections, and difficult draws

● Collected blood samples for all age groups by using venipuncture and capillary technique and processed samples for shipment and lab testing

● Ensured that all collected specimens are properly prepared by recording patient information, dating samples, and verifying insurance coverage

● Inputted patient script orders and entered the diagnoses and test codes to ensure correct lab testing

● Resolved unusual test orders by communicating with the requested physician for clarification Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA 2008 - 2014 Adolescent Health Educator and HIV Counselor/Tester/ Medical Assistant

● Conducted HIV testing, counseling, and quality controls for high-risk clients in ER department

● Offered pregnancy options counseling and birth control education option counseling,

● Provided counseling to expecting female patients and referred them to OB/GYN

● Registered and orientated patients to the Family Planning Program

● Scheduled appointments for patients in person or by phone, collect co-pays deductibles and payment, Medical records maintained, updating and scanning patients in EMR.

● Directed patients and prepared and cleaned examination rooms.

● Collected vital signs, blood pressure, height, and weight. CERTIFICATIONS

● Medical Assistant Program, Prism Career Institute

● Adult, Child, Infant CPR & AED Training (BLS)

● HIV Specialist (PA State Certification)

● National Healthcare Disaster Professional Board Certification (NHDP-BC)

● FEMA Certifications:

o I-S 27 - Orientation to FEMA Logistics

o I-S 100 - Introduction to Incident Command System o I-S 200 - Basic Incident Command System

o I-S 700 - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System o I-S 800 - National Response Framework, An Introduction SKILLS

Medical

● Phlebotomy

● Vital Signs

● Blood Pressure

● HIV Testing & Counseling

Administrative

● Microsoft Office Suite

● Cerna

● EMR/EHR

● Data Entry

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