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Beth A

Hopkins

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SUMMARY

Highly-motivated Phlebotomist expert in venipuncture and special collections and skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic specializing in treating individuals with chronic illnesses, quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patient's anxiety or discomfort.

SKILLS

Advanced Anatomy Knowledge

Professional Bedside Manner

Patient Skin and Nail Care

Inventory and Supply Management

Venipuncture and Phlebotomy

Understands Medical Procedures

Proper Sterilization Techniques

HIPAA Compliance

Updating Medical Records

Treatment Room Preparation

Check-In and Check-Out Procedures

Routine Laboratory Testing

Supply Management

Multitasking and Prioritization

Cleaning and Sanitizing

Time Management

Wound Care

Appointment Scheduling

Operating EKG Equipment

Clear Communication

Examination Preparation

Decision Making

Cleaning and Organizing

Medication Administration

Procedure Assistance

Patient Relations

EXPERIENCE

Medical Assistant

Hamilton, NJ

AdvoCare pediatrics / Dec 2022 to Current

Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.

Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations. Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments. Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions. Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies. Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.

Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing. Administered medications under physician's supervision. given vaccines

Phlebotomist

Browns Mills, NJ

Deborah Heart And Lung Center/ Jun 2022 to Current Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.

Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection. Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport. Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station. Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures. Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.

Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.

Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.

Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.

Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.

Medical Assistant

Hainesport, NJ

Virtua Health Surgical Group / Nov 2021 to Dec 2022 Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies. Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination. Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.

Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.

Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.

Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures. Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks. Sanitized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment to minimize infection risks.

Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.

Medical Assistan/Phlebotomist

Medford, NJ

Virtua Health System/ Feb 2020 to Jun 2022

Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person. Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies. Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination. Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.

Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity. Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards. Documented notes during patient visits.

Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests. Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions. Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.

Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions. Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.

Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.

Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions. given vaccines

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Certification Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy : Medical Assisting, phlebotomy, patient care techni

Merit Training Institute Dec 2019

Mt. Laurel NJ

High School Diploma

Bchs Jun 1999

Westampton Nj

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Phlebotomy Technician (PT )

Certified patient care technician

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