JULIE
CASTLEMAN
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Quinton, OK 74561
Accomplished Medical Assistant with proven expertise in specimen preparation and medical testing, honed at Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking and communication skills, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient data management. Achieved a 20% increase in clinic efficiency through meticulous infection control and patient confidentiality practices. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority - Phlebotomist/Medical Lab Tech Assistant
Talihina • 08/2022 - Current
Stigler Health and Wellness Center - Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist
Stigler, OK • 12/2006 - 07/2011
WORK HISTORY
• Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
• Organized daily work based on collection priority. Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
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• Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality. Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
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Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
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Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
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• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
• Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily. Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
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Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
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Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
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Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
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Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
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Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
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Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
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Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
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SKILLS
• Medical Testing
• Specimen Preparation
• Data Entry
• Infection Control
• Venipuncture
• Paperwork Processing
• Patient confidentiality
• Venipuncture Expertise
• Communication abilities
• Multitask
• Time managment
Indian Capital Technology Center -
Muskogee
Muskogee, OK • 03/2006
None: Phlebotomy
Quinton High School
Quinton, OK • 05/1993
High School Diploma
EDUCATION
Hoover Dr07ug - Pharmacy Tech/Clerk/Typist
Stigler • 07/2006 - 12/2006
First Care Medical Clinic - Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist Muskogee • 09/2005 - 12/2006
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
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Accepted dictated notes and produced professional documents with outlined information.
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Answered and routed incoming calls and took messages when personnel were unavailable.
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• Provided diverse clerical support to business personnel. Reviewed records, paperwork, and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.
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• Edited drafts created from speech recognition software. Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
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Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
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Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
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Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
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Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
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Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
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