Draw Blood Data Entry

Latoucha Jones

305-***-**** adwc0g@r.postjobfree.com Okeechobee, FL 33015

SUMMARY

Experienced Phlebotomist bringing 20 years of experience. Expert in venipuncture, capillary

puncture and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and

diagnostic turnaround. Team-oriented with proper venipuncture techniques.

SKILLS

Biohazard waste disposal

Tracking specimens

Sanitation and sterilization

Proper storage procedures

Therapeutic phlebotomy

Sharps disposal

Data entry

Quality control

Customer service

HIPAA

Friendly, positive attitude

Donor screening

Drawing blood

EXPERIENCE

Donor Services Technician II, OneBlood inc.

February 2015-Current

Hollywood, FL

Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.

Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other

equipment.

Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.

Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.

Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary

puncture.

Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established

guidelines.

Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.

Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.

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.

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

self.

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

Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.

Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.

Flushed intravenous lines with saline to prevent blockages.

Offered snacks and beverages to blood and plasma donors to maintain proper sugar levels.

Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist,

ProHealth Care Inc.

June 2010-September 2011

Long Island, NY

Set up appointments for physician visits and procedures using calendar software.

Updated group medical records and technical library to promote smooth office operations.

Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.

Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to

team members.

Scheduled appointments, optimizing patient satisfaction, provider time and treatment room

utilization.

Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.

Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient

payments and maintained patient files.

Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.

Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and

departments.

Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for

upcoming procedures or appointments.

Trained new staff on office procedures, insurance processes and medical terminology.

Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.

Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.

Documented notes during patient visits.

Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.

Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.

Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.

Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Certificate of Nursing Assistance

Queens College of The City University of New York, Flushing NY May 2001

CERTIFICATION

CPT

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