Medical Assistant Phlebotomy
Resume:
Priscilla Williams
Skills:
● Clinical Skills: Patient history and documentation, Accessioning, vital signs, assist with routine and specialty examinations
● EKG, spirometry, glucose testing using finger stick method, Quality Controls on glucose and urine strips, assist with minor in office surgery, ordering blood transfusions, autoclaving, phlebotomy, CLIA Waived testing, knowledge of medical terminology, Cardiotex/LDX/A1C machine
● HIPPA and OSHA compliance standards
● Administration Skills: Experienced using several, different, scheduling, software ie:,(Kronos), Quadramed, Nextgen, MS Excel, E Clinical, EMR, Obtained prior authorization, referrals and surgical, booking billing and coding, scanning, answer phones
● Strong verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills, and a team player Professional Experience:
Family Physician Clinic-Brooklyn, New York
Medical Assistant PRN
December 2022-present
● Schedule appointments
● Obtain blood /urine samples
● Urine pregnancy test
● Yearly physical exams
● Prepare exams rooms
● Measure and record vital signs
● Prepare/Clean exam rooms
● Hearing/Vision exams Peds/Adults
● Answer phone calls
● 12 Lead EKG
Interfaith Hospital – Brooklyn, New York
Medical Assistant
July 2021 – July 2022
● Performed phlebotomy
● Take patient vitals
● Triage patients
● Communicate with doctors and nurses
● Making/rescheduling appointments
● Answering multi line telephones
New York Fire Department – New York, New York
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
April 2021 – July 2021
● Performing annual physical exams for the New York Fire Department firefighters and EMTs
● Taking patient vitals and recording results
● Performing phlebotomy
● Reviewing the yearly questionnaire with the patients Phone: 929-***-**** 2400 Nostrand Ave
Apt 711 Brooklyn, 11210
Elmhurst Hospital – Queens, New York
Pathology Department Phlebotomy
May 2020 – March 2021
● Collect blood samples from patients
● Practice proper patient identification, especially when working on hospital floors
● Label vials with patient names and dates
● Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on specific patients
● Transport all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory
● Centrifuge blood samples, if allowed
● Wok with a large number of patients varying in age and health status
● Keep phlebotomy cart or station well-organized at all times
● Practice infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment ● Be friendly, courteous and sympathetic when it comes to working with patients NY Presbyterian Hospital, Methodist of Brooklyn, Chemo Infusion Center Medical Assistant
May 2017 – March 2020
● Assist nurses by retrieving patients charts, greeting patients and bringing the patient into their cubicles
● Obtain vital signs height and weight
● Perform EKG and glucose testing when necessary
● Perform phlebotomy collection
● In charge of ordering blood transfusions
● Retrieve information from MD orders for how many transfusions to order
● Obtaining blood collection for type and match for blood transfusion
● Answer phones and communicated with Doctors about patient results
● Ensured patient’s cubicles are sanitized in between patient flow
● Assists with light housekeeping duties which include chemo spills
● Stocks crash carts on both units A and B
● In charge of ordering nursing supplies on a bi-weekly basis
● Attend daily huddles and once of the month meetings Methodist Hospital – Brooklyn, NY
Phlebotomist, (PT position)
May 2016 – May 2017
● Follow hospital policy and procedure guidelines
● Perform phlebotomy on inpatients within the hospital
● Use proper handwashing technique after every patient
● Follow proper venipuncture procedures
● Carefully follow accessioning order
● Draw correct number and types of tubes on properly scanned identified patients
● Ensure that sufficient blood amount is collected and tubes are properly labeled
● Keep mobile carts clean, sterilized and packed with supplies for proper phlebotomies
● Attend continuing education classes to keep up to date with current training
● Follow the guidelines of OSHA, NYSDH and CAP and other regulatory agencies Monter Cancer Center@Northwell Health – New Hyde Park, LI Phlebotomist II(Flex Staff) per-diem
February 2016 – May 2017
● Perform venipuncture in the Oncology laboratory dept
● Perform capillary puncture for platelet count pre-visit Dr’s request
● Interprets and verifies orders including patient identification Kings County Hospital Center Pathology Dept,@Guidance Staffing – Brooklyn, NY Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist/Chemistry Dept
February 2014 – February 2015
● Perform instrument maintenance, and quality control
● Obtain and receives laboratory specimens, perform standardized procedures both manual and automated
● Telephone critical value results promptly and document them immediately
● Perform phlebotomies when necessary
● Prepare reagent and test samples
● Enter and retrieve patient’s data accurately, utilizing the laboratory computer system
● Familiar with troubleshooting techniques for major instruments
● Performs Quality Assurance activities related to the laboratory and test performance
● Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times -HIPPA
● Understand and practices the elements of the National Patient Safety Goals specifically to ensure proper specimens vs patient integrity
● Process specimens for testing
● Answer phones and direct them to appropriate designations
● Perform a full range of services as assigned under the general supervision of technologist, Supervisor and Director of the chemistry Dept
● Work as a team player during all assignments
Education:
Plaza College – Jackson Heights, NY
AAS Degree, Medical Assistant
April 2013
Certifications:
Medical Assistant Certification: Cert# 2650643
Phlebotomy Certification: Cert# C4N9N2G8
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