Medical Assistant Certified Phlebotomist

Carol Harris

****-* ***’s Creek Rd. Augusta Ga.**909 706-***-****

carolharris30909@yahoo.

I am a Certified Medical Assistant and ASCP Board Certified Phlebotomist. I have practiced for the past eighteen years in multiple areas of the medical field. I have a wide range of experience, and have developed expert phlebotomy and clinical skills. I am currently looking for a position as Medical Assistant or as a Phlebotomist. I am a self- motivated team player. I am also a compassionate professional that look forward to new challenges.

HIGHLIGHTS :

Radiology Training Certification

Georgia Bureau of Radiological Health/Atlanta, Georgia (2003)

CPR Certification in Basic Life Support

Augusta Technical College/Augusta, Georgia (2003)

Phlebotomy in Phlebotomy

Temple College (GPA, 4.0)/Temple, Texas (1992)

Certified Nursing Assistant

Texas Department of Health/Temple, Texas (1990)

Temple High School (GPA, 4.0)/Temple Texas (1985)

Certified Medical Assistant

Virginia College (GPA 3.5) Augusta GA (2011)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Dec 2015- Current Medical Assistant/ Proactive-MD @AGY Plant. Aiken, Sc 864-***-****

Responsible for triaging patients and making the initial assessment prior to them being treated by the physician. Checked patient’s blood pressure pulse, temperature and pulse oximetry. Performed EKG’s, started oxygen when appropriate gave injections, performed x-rays and drew appropriate labs. Assisted physician with minor surgeries and procedures. Also performed childhood and adult immunizations, called in

Aug 2013- Dec 2015 Medical Assistant / Augusta Back Neuroscience

840 Stevens Creek Rd. Augusta GA 30907 706-***-****

My responsibilities were to prepare patients for office visits. Also gather history and physical from new patients, which involve obtaining chief complaint, past treatment, recent studies and current medications. I then present information to the physician. I was also responsible for patient triage prior to pain management procedure. I started IV fluids on the patient, reviewed pre-op instructions to assure that patient was NPO, and discontinued blood thinners if applicable. Also verified insurance and prior authorization for medications and procedures.

Aug 2011- Aug 2013 Medical Assistant / Trinity Hospital. 2258 Wrightsboro Rd

Augusta, Ga 30904 706-***-****

My responsibilities were to triage patients for gynecologic exams and in office procedures. This involves, checking patients vital signs, hemoglobin, urinalysis and history. I also perform pregnancy test when appropriate, administer immunizations, hormonal and vitamin injections. Also set up and assist with in office exams and procedures, which include bladder studies, cryo and colpo procedures, along with nexplanon and mirena insertion and removal. Responsible for phone triage, gathering test results, calling in prescriptions and referrals. The last six months of my employment I operated the employee health department.

Oct 2008 – June 2011 Medical Assistant / Medical Weight Loss Center/1203 – D George C Wilson Drive, Augusta, GA 30909/706-***-****

Primarily responsible for triaging patients prior to starting weight management program. I performed EKG’s, body fat analysis and drew blood from patients for laboratory testing. Prepped patients for initial doctor’s visit, which included recording weight, vital signs, BMI and body measurements. Responsible for reviewing patients diet compliance, recording weekly weight and assisting patients with nutritional information and moral support. Administered metabolic and lipotropic injections. Helped to review the weight loss program over the phone and in person with potential clients. Also involved with product sales.

Mar 2005 – Sept 2007 Medical Assistant / Evans Urgent Care / 800 Oakhurst Drive

Evans, Georgia 30809706-***-****

Responsible for triaging patients and making the initial assessment prior to the patients seeing our physician. Checked patient’s blood pressure pulse, temperature and pulse oximetry. Performed EKG’s, started oxygen when appropriate gave injections, performed x-rays and drew appropriate labs. Assisted physician with minor surgeries and procedures. Also performed childhood and adult immunizations, called in prescriptions, phone triage and scheduled referral appointments.

Dec 2002 – Jan 2005 Medical Assistant /Augusta Pain Center 2803Wrightsboro Road

Augusta, Georgia 30909706-***-****

Primarily responsible for patient preparation and care prior to and following pain management procedures. Also set ups supplies and medications to be used for epidural steroid injections, mylograms and radio frequency procedures. Also operated c-arm/x-ray, which allowed procedures to be performed under fluoroscopic guidance, while maintaining a sterile field. Called in prescriptions, phone triage and patient follow up calls.

May 1995 – July 2000 Medical Assistant Doctors Hospital/3651 Wheeler Rd. Augusta GA 30909/706-***-****

I worked as a Multi Skilled Tech on a Med-Renal unit. Primary duties were to assist patient’s with daily needs, such as feeding, bathing, monitored patient’s and reported any changes in patient’s condition to Registered Nurse. Transported patients to and from dialysis. Also drew blood for laboratory testing, monitored glucose and EKG testing. I also worked as a pain management assistant. Set up and assisted physician with all procedures in a sterile environment. Also assisted patients to the recovery room following procedures.

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