Medical Assistant Home Health

Tyah R. Butler

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Westfield, New Jersey 07090

908-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

A Medical Assistant position within an organization offering opportunities for growth and advancement.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 Possesses a strong background in various medical procedures, with an emphasis in phlebotomy.

 Able to effectively communicate with patients and their families, doctors and other co-workers. Consistently demonstrates excellence in follow through, integrity and confidentiality.

 Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment; versatile, flexible and adapts to change.

 Able to maintain a calm demeanor and make critical decisions in high stress situations.

 Handles multiple tasks successfully and maintains high standards for work performed.

 A fast learner, with exceptional organizational skills. Pays strict attention to critical details.

 Dedicates a professional and personal interest in promoting a healthy lifestyle.

EXPERIENCE

Complete Care, Scotch Plains, New Jersey

February 2009 to June 2009

Medical Assistant

 Patient Preparation, Vital Signs, Patient History

 Blood Draws, Lab work processing

 UA dips, drug screening, EKG’s, Injections

 Vision and hearing tests, mono sticks

 Pulmonary testing, alcohol breath testing, hair drug testing

 Ran complete blood count in CBC machine

 Front office administration, phones, messages, patient sign-ins, filing

 Updated patient insurance information, handled money transactions, billing

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Houston, Texas

April 2008 to December 2008

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

 Responsible for collecting blood and urine specimens from patients for diagnostic purposes according to orders from outside practices and hospitals.

 Handled procedures such as neonatal heel sticks, venipuncture, and pediatric and geriatric finger sticks. Tested for infectious disease detection, annual CBC’s, and to monitor medical conditions.

 Ensured that specimens were packaged, preserved, and labeled correctly. Performed clot and spin preparation if needed. Forwarded analysis results to outside laboratories when appropriate.

 Processed prerequisite paperwork from patient upon arrival, and entered patient and insurance information into the computer system in order to process lab results accurately.

One Health Care, Piscataway, New Jersey

March 2008 to April 2008

Medical Assistant (Externship)

 Responsible for managing patients upon their arrival; took vital signs, histories and physicals, charted chief complaints, and presented the information to the physician in this walk-in mini surge center.

 Performed various clinical procedures as needed, such as 12-lead EKG’s, injections, phlebotomy, suture removal, urinary dips and analysis, drug screening, and clear wavelab strep tests. Assisted with minor

 surgeries such as cyst and boil removal and laser surgery.

 Ensured that doctors’ orders were followed as patients were dealt with in an efficient manner.

 Performed office administration duties as needed, including patient follow up, calling in prescriptions and refills, and billing and coding.

 Successfully completed 256 clinical hours as required for the extern program.

Susie’s Home Health Care, Linden, New Jersey

December 2005 to June 2007

Medical Technician

 Provided home health care to individuals, visiting patients up to three times daily in homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.

 Assisted patients with medications, nutrition, oral and bodily hygiene, transportation to doctor’s appointments, and light cooking and cleaning if needed.

Pine Tree Villa Assisted Living, Raleigh, North Carolina

February 2002 to October 2005

Medical Technician/CNA

 Worked with up to 12 patients dealing with conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, and stroke, including those in need of total acute care.

 Administered medications under the supervision of an RN, handled personal hygiene needs, and performed wound and catheter care.

 Supervised up to five CNA assistants.

Springmoore Retirement Community, Raleigh, North Carolina

November 1999 to September 2005

CNA

 Assisted in daily care for nursing home and hospice care residents, including feedings and hygiene.

 Provided restorative care, utilizing special tools in treating patients.

Bally’s Health Club, New Jersey

1997 to 1999

Personal Trainer

 Developed individualized fitness plans for club members.

 Conducted physical orientations, provided dietary advice, and monitored body and fat measurements.

 Assisted clients in tracking their progress and encouraged commitment to a healthier lifestyle.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Chubb Institute, North Brunswick, New Jersey

 Received Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy diploma, March 2008

Completed accreditation for CNA license in New Jersey and North Carolina (expired December 2007)

References provided upon request

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