Skills
• Reviewed test results for completion and abnormalities.
• Completed intakes, measuring vital signs and documenting symptoms.
• Kept equipment ready for use through scheduled cleaning and sterilization.
• Oversaw patient check-in by pulling charts, verifying data and organizing paperwork.
• Documented information required for patients' specimens and tests completed.
• Assisted clinicians with in-office procedures.
• Updated records in EHR system, carefully protecting patient information and verifying data.
• Educated patients on prescribed medications, treatments and procedures.
• Conducted phone triage to determine urgency of patient concerns or symptoms.
• Performed routine laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other specimens.
• Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations.
• Performed electrocardiograms EKGs as requested by physician.
• Applied knowledge of sterile techniques and OSHA regulations, optimizing health and safety.
• Assisted physicians during patient examinations and procedures.
• Sterilized instruments and maintained clean work environment
• Ordered supplies, medications, and equipment necessary for practice operations.
• Collected and processed lab specimens for testing.
• Administered injections, medications, and vaccinations as directed by physicians.
• Instructed patients on proper specimen collection techniques for various tests.
• Handled front desk responsibilities such as answering phones, greeting patients. and managing paperwork.
• Trained new medical assistants on office procedures and protocols.
• Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean.
• Smoothed procedures for physicians, passing instruments, helping patients feel comfortable and answering routine questions.
• Collected blood tissue and other laboratory specimens, logging and preparing for testing.
• Greeted and logged in patients arriving at office or clinic.
About
I am looking for a MOA position or phlebotomy, I have 28 years experience and have worked for several doctors in the Poplar Bluff, Mo.