LaTonya Michelle Cox

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Little Rock, AR 72204

501-***-****

Objective: A career opportunity working in a team, oriented environment which, rewards creativity and results, and an opportunity to increase knowledge and awareness in the medical care service profession in all areas.

Summary:

Fifteen years of experience in providing excellent patient care services to both external and internal clientele.

Knowledge of purchasing in private industry and in state government.

Skilled in the use of personal computer application software in the Windows environment, along with exposure to data entry and retrieval on a mainframe platform.

Ability to organize mission-critical data and documents for decision-making.

1991 graduate of Hall High School. Completed some college courses at the University of Arkansas (Little Rock), and receive a diploma from Eastern College of Health Vocations, Inc.

Experience:

March 2015 to Present – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Little Rock) – Patient Food Services - Dietician Technician – Prepare and distribute food trays to patients in a timely and efficient manner with a friendly smile and pleasant conversation.

March 2013 to June 2013 Smart Staff Temporary Agency - Arkansas Urology as Medical Assistant – Data Entry, vital signs, urinalysis and assist physician with special procedures

March 2005 to October 2011 – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Little Rock),

CLP Outpatient Cancer Services; CI Infusion Center – Patient Services Associate – Provide patient care i.e. Check vital signs of patients, perform dressing changes and special procedures such as nasal swabs, nasal washes and throat cultures. Stock supplies as needed and serves as a liaison for patients to nurses and doctors.

October 2004 to January 2005 - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Little Rock), Department of Neurosurgery - Office Clerk – Answered phones and assisted patients and patient family members through problem solving resolutions by providing information and assistance. Assisted with various office projects, assimilated and retained all files/applications of Neurosurgery faculty and staff. Provide additional administrative support as requested by faculty with unlimited responsibility.

September 2001 to July 2003 – Arkansas Children’s Hospital (Little Rock), Department of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit – Patient Care Tech - Provided technical assistance and constant communication with physicians, nurses, patient family members on a regular basis. Ordered labs and supplies, checked vital signs of patients, transported patients for specific tests and stocked supplies as needed.

December 2000 to September 2001 - Health for Life Clinic (Little Rock) - Medical Assistant - Scheduled appointments and did patient assessments performed routine injections on a regular basis. Some light phlebotomy. Called in prescription refills to pharmacists and served as a mediator for patient services and support through communication with doctors, nurses and patient family members on a regular basis.

May 1999 to December 2000 – Health Smart Clinic (Little Rock), Medical Assistant –

Verified insurance Id, vendor numbers and billing information. Maintained constant contact with insurance companies and insuring customer qualifications. Scheduled appointments and made patient referrals as needed. Performed routine injections as needed, checked patient vital signs and some light phlebotomy.

References available upon request