Brigette Torres

Butner, NC, *****

704-***-****

ad3jqc@r.postjobfree.com

Attentive Medical assistant and phlebotomist with 14 years of experience performing administrative and clinical tasks in various healthcare environments. Looking to apply my background in managed healthcare to help fulfill any medical assistant and phlebotomist needs. My experience as a medical assistant / phlebotomist and ability to thrive using different medical technologies will allow me to immediately contribute toward the welfare of your facility and its patients.

Experience

02/06/2022 02/01/2024

driver, Time sensitive express- charlotte, nc

>pickup and drop off specimen

08/20/2020-07/11/2022

clinical lab tech, atrium health- concord, nc

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.

Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.

Organized daily work based on collection priority.

Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.

Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.

11/5/2019 – 05/08/2020

Mobile Phlebotomist, Meridian laboratoratory – charlotte, nc

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.

Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.

Organized daily work based on collection priority.

Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.

Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.

Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

Collected fluid or tissue samples to take the lab to be processed.

Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.

Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 200 + times per day.

Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.

Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Transported lab specimens the lab on a timely manner.

02/2018 – 10/31/2019

Medical examiner / phlebotomist, premier home medic- tristates ny

Skillful and precise in performing venipunctures and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; and verifying medical records. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support and data entry and retrieval.

Possess excellent patient-relations skills-known for having a gentle touch and the ability to alleviate patient anxieties.

Performed phlebotomy functions at patients home for life insurance companies.

Mobile phlebotomists draw blood on the spot and transport samples to get them ready to ship and send to lab for testing.

Able to travel to different locations, safe driving and time management.

Performed EKG and urinalysis.

Interviewed applicants, check blood pressure and pulse, measured height and weight. Resolving unusual test orders.

2011 – 10/31/19 PRESENT MEDICAL ASSISTANT, DR. JOSEPH L BUONO MD. PC.

Take and monitor vital signs for upwards of 50 patients a day.

Record manage, and update patient information and medical histories in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Performed venipunctures and injections more than 15 times a day.

Prep patients for exams and medical procedures.

Oversee the distribution of patient medication.

Clean and sanitize tools and equipment daily.

Administer throat cultures and urinalysis.

Provided administrative support to an office of 1 physician and 1 nurse practitioner. Performed scheduling and rescheduling duties for more than 100 patients a week.

Dressed wounds and administered medication according to the specifications of physicians.

Maintained calendars for 2 Full-Time Physicians.

Ensured cleanliness and order of triage facilities in compliance with OSHA regulations.

Performed INR test at patients home per Dr. orders.

Education

2011

medical care technician, phlebotomist & ekg / Manhattan Institude

Completed course with 4.0 GPA and with honors and was top of the class

2019

bls, cpr and aed / staten Island medical training cener

1993

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA SANTIAGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Skills

●Proficient on EMR software, Excel, PowerPoint, and PRIMA software.

●Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and HIPAA and OSHA regulations.

●Knowledge of verifying insurance and billing.

●Interpreting labs.

●Performed Referrals.

●Bilingual (Spanish).

●Prior Authorization for meds. CT and MRI’s authorizations.

References

Available upon request.

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