MERA GALL
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
MA with experience in a multi-physician family medical practice and additional healthcare experience as a Phlebotomist. Known for dedication to providing premium patient care. Skills include:
Medical Billing & Coding
Medical Records
Data Entry (75 WPM)
__ Experience with Pediatric and Geriatric patients
EMR (Amazing Charts)
Taking Patient Vitals
Blood Draws
Injections
__Refills of patients prescription medications Patient Scheduling
Completing Patients Histories
EKG
Federal Drug Screen Certification
Education
Medical Assistant (Diploma), 2002-2003
Phlebotomy Tech (Diploma), 2002-2003
Certified in First Aid & CPR, 2004-Present
High School Diploma, JOLIET CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Joliet, Il 60433
Professional Experience
Hinsdale Hospital Hinsdale, Il
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician, 2006-2009
Serve as a key member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a busy Hospital/Family Clinic. Assist seven MDs as well as PA and RN team in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office. Key Results:
• Handled administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (e.g., EKGs, immunoassays, chemistry analysis, hematology, urinalysis and sigmoidoscopies).
• Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
• Helped implement practice’s quality assurance and control program. Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA, CLIA and OSHA regulations; improved patient care/satisfaction.
• Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.
Laboratory Corporation Of America Joliet, Il
Phlebotomy Technician, 2003-2006
Collected patient blood samples in a safe, sanitary manner for diagnostic testing as a phlebotomist. Serves as day-to-day liaison with laboratory and blood-bank service. Centrifuged specimens and labeled tubes with patient’s information for testing Cbc’s, Coumadin checks, and Liver Function/Hepatic panels ect.
“…Mera was a vital member of our healthcare team…possesses exceptional patient-care skills…strong command of basic medical procedures and terminology…well-organized and efficient…one of the finest medical assistants I have worked with throughout my 18-year career as a physician…” Bonita Kimbrough