Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Resume:
Kimberly Morris
Burkeville, VA *****
**********************@***********.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Mobile Phlebotomist
Mako Medical Laboratories - Lynchburg, VA
February 2023 to Present
All mobile Phlebotomy duties
Phlebotomist V
Quest Diagnostics - Midlothian, VA
November 2021 to May 2023
See below for all of my Phlebotomy accomplishments. Phlebotomist IIII/ Medical Assistant
Powhatan Family Physicians
October 2019 to November 2021
• Administer medications as directed by the physician
• Assisting the physician during the examination
• Authorize prescription refills
• Change dressings, sutures
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Draw blood
• Educate patients on medications, special diets, and other physician-ordered instructions
• Explain treatment procedures to patients
• Perform basic laboratory tests
• Prepare patients for examination
• Record vital signs
• Sterilize medical instruments
• Take patient information and medical histories
• EKG function and EKG strip analysis
Phlebotomist IIII
Labcorp - Powhatan, VA
September 2018 to November 2019
Highly trained and skilled Phlebotomist at a local Physicians Office in Powhatan, VA. Assistant Laboratory Manager/phlebotomist III
CENTRA MEDICAL
January 2015 to September 2018
• Provided medical laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic information, products, and services by establishing specimen preparation procedures; developed and implemented analytical procedures; evaluated laboratory information; consulted with pathologists; reported results according to protocols mandated by the hospital and public health department
• Maintained medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developed operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensured staff compliance; certified instrument performance; arranged equipment replacement, service, and repair.
• Maintained medical laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipated the need for supplies; placed and expedited orders for supplies; verified receipt of supplies.
• Maintained medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identified peak and slack periods; made operational or staffing adjustment.
• Maintained quality results by participating in the hospital quality assurance program; consulted with pathologists; performed proficiency surveys; reviewed quality control and quality assurance programs; made adjustments in policy and procedures; generated reports; maintained records.
• Maintained medical laboratory information system by identifying information needs and problems; recommended improvements; established priorities; testing; wrote user manuals; trained employees; maintained security and confidentiality.
• Implemented new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; prepared proposals; developed and performed parallel testing; monitored progress.
• Maintained medical laboratory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Completed operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; followed up on work results.
• Maintained medical laboratory staff results by counseling and disciplining employees; planned, monitored, and appraised job results.
• Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewed professional publications; established personal networks; participated in professional societies.
• Prepared physicians, nurses, patients, and students by teaching analytical theory, testing methodology, and the role of tested components in human physiology and medical practice.
• Complied with state and professional continuing education licensure requirements by providing in- service programs; monitored outcomes.
• Resolved problems by consulting with pathologists, other laboratory managers, technical coordinators, laboratory directors, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals; attended committee meetings.
• Billed for services by completing requests for service; monitored billed units; provided the billing office with service codes.
• Provided administrative support for the hospital by acting as manager on call.
• Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Drew blood on numerous patients a day • Centrifuged specimens • Ran and resulted tests on numerous laboratory machines
Phlebotomist II-III
Centra Southside Community Hospital
November 2013 to January 2015
• Arranged daily activities based on urgency of requests for fluid samples
• Identified patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or other means
• Determined the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.
• Reassured patients and helped them relax
• Found veins that are suitable for puncture
• Drew blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment
• Ensured optimal quality and quantity of samples
• Labeled samples correctly and sent/delivered them for testing
• Answered patient questions and provided useful information
• Kept accurate records on fluid specimens and tests
• Adhered to all relevant health and safety standards while working
• Helped with blood transfusions when needed
Office Manager/insurance Agent
GANTT INSURANCE
July 2006 to February 2011
• Sold various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance or specialized policies such as marine, farm/crop and medical malpractice.
• Called on policy holders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries
• Interviewed prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the person or property to be insured, and to discuss any existing coverage
• Ensured that policy requirements were fulfilled, including any necessary medical examinations and the completion of appropriate forms
• Customized insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks
• Calculated premiums and established payment method for policy holder
• Inspected property, examining its general condition, type of construction, age, and other characteristics, to determine level of insurance risk
• Conferred with clients to obtain and provide information when claims were made on a policy
• Contacted the Underwriter and submitted forms to obtain binder coverage
• Planned and oversaw incorporation of insurance programs into bookkeeping system of the company Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE in Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY ONLINE - Remote
January 2018 to Present
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
May 2004
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
FUQUA SCHOOL
May 1996
Skills
• Anatomy Knowledge
• Insurance Sales
• Patient Care
• QA/QC
• EMR Systems
• Medical Office Experience
• Physiology Knowledge
• Venipuncture
• Phlebotomy
• Medical Scheduling
• Recruiting
• Vital Signs
• Experience Administering Injections
• Laboratory Experience
• Medical Records
• Triage
• Insurance Verification
• Medical Terminology
• Nursing
• Medical Coding
• Phone Etiquette
• Microsoft Word
• ICD-10
• Computer Skills
• Medical Billing
• Laboratory Procedures
• Office Management
• Computer Operation
• Microsoft Excel
• Computer literacy
• Aseptic technique
• Blood sampling
• Microsoft Office
• Patient service
• Hospital experience
• FDA regulations
• Medical collection
• Documentation review
• CPT coding
• Physical examinations
• Home health
• HIPAA
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Phlebotomist
November 2022 to November 2023
Renew each year
CPR Certification
BLS Certification
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