Medical Assistant, phlebotomists, LPN student(graduate Dec2024)

Sekeshia Wallace

Hilliard, OH, USA 614-***-**** *********@*****.***

Work Experience

Medical Assistant Concentra

September 2023 - Present Hilliard, OH

* Train medical Assistant interns and new employees*

Perform DOT, NON DOT, and standard physicals.

Perform vision testing using Titmus machine, Snellen chart, Ishihara color test, Hardy Rand Ritter test.

DOT urine drug screens.

Daily blood draws( Tspots, Quantiferon, CBC, BMP, be the match blood draws etc..),

Administer medication and vaccinations.

labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens.

Recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.

Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.

Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture and or other specimen collection (ex. urine, blood, swabs or fecal) as required

Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.

Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.

Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.

Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.

Package specimens for transport

Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.

Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

Attend department trainings

Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Assists physician with patient assessment, examinations and treatment.

Documents patient care observations and activities according to professional standards and procedures

Sets up for various procedures and assists physicians with procedures as needed

Send and receive fax

Send and receive medical records

Provide documentation for patients

Relay messages to patient from doctor

Navigate EMR software

Update patient charts

Input patient info in EMR

Contact pharmacy to request or check on prescriptions

Check patients in and out

Collect vitals, specimens, and patient history

Contact lab to check on test results

Schedule procedures and appointments

Lab Assistant/Medical Assistant Trufit Laboratories

February 2017 – July 2017 Worthington, OHC

Room patients, take vitals, Oral DNA testing, Allergy scratch testing, Urine drug screens, Observe urine collection-as needed,

Phlebotomy, EHR(praxis), EKG, specimen collection, package specimens for send out labs, make/receive phone

calls, send/receive fax and email, patient registration, completing patient requisition forms, preparing/updating patient

charts and medical records, collecting, sending and receiving medical records requests, insurance prior authorizations,

assist doctor and nurse practitioner as needed, order supplies for specimen collection. Specimen package & transport.

Lab Assistant

Scan documents into EHR(PRAXIS)

Medical Assistant - WellNow Urgent Care

November 2021 - October 2022 Columbus, OH & Hilliard, OH

*Management wanted me to be Center supervisor but I couldn't work the hours at the time*

Responsible for taking patient history and obtain vital signs

Perform basic testing or screenings such as: vision, audio, urine drug screens, breath alcohol, EKGs, pulmonary function testing.

Perform necessary phlebotomy for collection of laboratory samples

Accurately complete corresponding paperwork/computer work for lab tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue and culture samples.

Perform point of care testing such as: strep, mono, glucose, influenza, Urine pregnancy, Urinalysis, blood glucose levels.

Insure sterile technique, instrument cleaning and sterilization, proper use of the autoclave.

Schedule and coordinate necessary records for ancillary care for patients.

Assist providers with exams and testing (pelvic exams, eye irrigations and ear irrigations, I & D’s and splinting/ ortho-glass preparation

Maintain confidentiality with all patient information (HIPAA)

Ensures equipment is in working order.

Logs laboratory procedures when completed.

Processes related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.

Maintains examination rooms and stocks necessary medical supplies.

Performs duties to ensure good patient flow.

Registration duties: explain to patients what insurances that are accepted and those that are out of network as well knowledgeable of all pricing.

Properly collect and record payments.

Complete registration screen in a timely manner.

Accompanies the provider to the bedside.

Accurately and thoroughly documents the patient medical history, physical exam, and procedures.

Completes transcription as requested

Performs tasks to improve provider efficiency during the course of a shift.

Greets and registers patients.

Answers and appropriately triages phone calls.

Takes payments for visits

Printing, scanning, and faxing reports.

Other front desk duties and cleaning responsibilities as assigned.

Trained new employees as needed.

Medical Assistant - Mount Carmel Medical Group

July 2021 - September 2021 Columbus, OH (Franklinton)

Room patients, measure and record vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.

Complete patient interview and history.

Prepare patients for examinations, tests and treatments and explain procedures.

Assists with procedures as ordered by physician.

May assist in examinations, carry out treatments and special tests.

Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms for patients.

Collect samples such as blood, urine and sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.

Phlebotomists - Octapharma Plasma

April 2021 - July 2021 Columbus, OH

Operated plasmapheresis machine

Explained plasmapheresis procedure to donors.

Located good quality vein for plasmapheresis.

Performed phlebotomy for plasma donation.

Monitored and observed plasma donor during plasma donation.

Watched for any negative reaction during plasma donation.

If patient had a negative reaction I would tend to patient accordingly

(apply ice pack give water position patient according to type of reaction) Contact RN when necessary

Set up plasmapheresis machine in A.M. clean shit down plasmapheresis machine in evening. Run appropriate daily, weekly, monthly quality testing on plasmapheresis machines as needed.

Stock saline, anticoagulants, and other necessary parts for plasmapheresis.

Prepare plasma donation for Lab.

Label plasma donation appropriately after each donation.

Patient care as needed.

Lab Assistant - Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians

August 2016 - February 2017 Columbus, OH

Assist with receiving, logging, sorting, counting, and processing specimens. Prepares specimen for technical testing.

Preserves sample integrity and creates split samples when appropriate. Retrieves samples for add-on testing.

Sorts and files requisitions.

Prepares batches for Reference testing.

Stocks inventory and maintain a clean work area.

Dispose of Biohazard material in the correct container.

Answer phones, look up results, fax or print results, page phlebotomist, etc. including problem solving.

Maintain patient confidentiality. Performs specimen culture set-ups. Assists with phlebotomy needs in the lab draw station. -as needed

Prepare microbiology culture plates.

Lab Assistant - LabCorp

June 2016 - August 2016 Dublin, OH

(3-month assignment)

Receives, accessions, aliquots, imaging, stores and disposes of specimens.

Prepare specimen according to testing type and procedures.

Receive specimens for testing; evaluate specimens and test orders; accession and aliquot specimens, organize work to maintain efficiency and acceptable turnaround-time;

recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately.

Process client samples, quality control samples and proficiency samples.

Complete all documents accurately and neatly. Perform material handling duties by supplying workstations with packaged samples to process racks and bins to hold processed samples, removal of empty racks and bins.

Externship - LabCorp

January 2016 - January 2016 Reynoldsburg, OH

Performed a large number of patient blood draws from different draw sites for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients. Assisted with several laboratory

testing, including blood testing, urine collection, paternity testing, and swab collection. Carried out proper order of draw for each blood specimen collection. Operated Centrifuge as needed. Proper label placement on specimens.

Education & Certifications

Ohio school of phlebotomy

Certificate Clinical Medical Assistant • 2021 – 2021 (National Healthcare Association)

Ohio school of phlebotomy

Phlebotomy certification • 2015 - 2016

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory Skills

Laboratory Equipment

Patient Care

phlebotomy procedures

Medical Terminology

Medical Equipment

Medical Devices

Medical Records

Medical History

Patient Communication

Medication Administration

Vaccine administration

EKG and Vital Signs

Medical Testing

Nebulizer

Medical Assisting

Medical provider assisting

EHR Platform Experience

Comforting Distressed Patients

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