Certified Medical Assistant & Certified Phlebotomist
Resume:
Angela Pickral
Danville, VA *****
***********@*****.***
Motivated Certified Medical Assistant / Certified Phlebotomy & ECG Technician dedicated to delivering first-rate healthcare experiences to patients.
Seeking an opportunity to utilize my education and experience working in a medical setting. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Certified Medical Assistant/Certified Phlebotomist Memorial Family Care - Danville, VA
February 2022 to Present
• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments. Performed medication reconciliations, as well.
• Performed venipuncture, capillary punctures, along with urinalysis,, as well as, microalbumin testing. Followed proper procedures for blood draws, including, proper patient ID verification, proper specimen labeling and proper procedure for sending the labs out.
• Documented Medicare Wellness Exams into patients charts, along with PHQ9 info. Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs. Followed proper procedures involving referrals, refills requests, x-rays, CT scans, Echos, performed ABI's, EKG's, spirometry, Holter monitors, properly placing CGMS on patients.
• Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
• Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Perform intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections, including immunizations/ vaccinations.
Certified Medical Assistant/Certified Phlebotomist Piedmont Preferred Women's Healthcare - Ridgeway, VA November 2021 to January 2022
• Roomed patients, obtained vital signs, social history, medical and family history, and surgical history. Performed medication reconciliation on patients, performed blood draws on patients, along with properly labeling specimens for transport, centrifuging included, performed Urinalysis, microalbumin testing, as well, along with drug screening. Performed send out labs with proper ICD 10 Coding, along with in house labs.
• Assisted physician with Colposcopy procedures, along with removing IUD's, biopsies, well woman visits and OB/GYN visits.
• Cleaning and stocking rooms, as well as keeping check on the Sharp containers to make sure they don't get to full. Performed autoclaving
• Obtained proper patient ID verification
• Administered medications, injections, including subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal.
• Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
• Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions.
• Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples.
• Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens.
• Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
• Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
Medical Assistant Externship
Sovah Family Medicine Residency Clinic - Danville, VA September 2021 to November 2021
• Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
• Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions.
• Prepared blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples.
• Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens.
• Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
• Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
• Roomed patients and documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments, along with medication reconciliations.
• Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
• Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
• Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Perform intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections, including immunizations. Education
Associate Degree in Medical Assistant
American National University - Salem, VA
November 2021
Diploma in Phlebotomy Technician
American National University - Salem, VA
January 2020 to September 2020
Diploma
American National University - Salem, VA
September 2020
High school diploma or GED
Skills
• EMR / EHR (2 years)
• Simple Dressings (2 years)
• Blood specimen storage (2 years)
• Venipuncture (3 years)
• Specimen labeling procedures (3 years)
• Experience Administering Injections (3 years)
• Vital Signs (3 years)
• Phlebotomy (3 years)
• ICD-10 (3 years)
• Triage (3 years)
• Computer Skills (5 years)
• Patient Care (3 years)
• Medical Records (3 years)
• Anatomy Knowledge (9 years)
• Medical Scheduling (3 years)
• Laboratory Experience (2 years)
• Physiology Knowledge (3 years)
• Insurance Verification (3 years)
• ICD Coding (3 years)
• Quality Assurance (3 years)
• Medical Office Experience (3 years)
• Patient monitoring (3 years)
• Clerical Experience (2 years)
• CPT Coding (2 years)
• Medical Terminology
• Phone Etiquette
Awards
Alumni Hall of Achievement Award
April 2021
Award received after when I graduated from the Certified Medical Assisting program at American National University. I graduated with honors.
Achievement award for Phlebotomy and ECG
October 2020
Award received after graduating from the Phlebotomy/ECG Technician program at American National University
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Certified Medical Assistant
November 2021 to November 2023
Associates degree in Medical Assisting
BLS Certification
April 2021 to April 2023
CPR Certification
Additional Information
I am also an American National University Advisory Board member
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