Medical Assistant/Lab Technician

02/2004 - 09/2009

Woodlawn Hospital - Argos Medical Center

Argos, IN

I was in charge of running daily controls in lab as well as blood draws.  Assist with bringing patients back and entering information on their electronic charts to prepare for doctor's visit.  Run EKG tests, ear lavage, administer and accurately read TB/Mantoux tests.  Called insurance companies for pre-certification for patient testing as well as prior authorization on medications being denied.  Scanned all incoming patient results into electronic charts and routed incoming faxes to appropriate physicians to view lab and test results.  Called patients with their results and answered general nursing questions.  Had a good working relationship with patients, peers and providers alike.  Able to handle multitasking and manages time well.

Cashier/Sales Associate

10/2003 - 10/2004

CVS Pharmacy

Culver, IN

Ran cash register and accepted payment from customers.  Checked in orders and stocked shelves.  Also straightened isles between transactions.  Checked film in and out and contacted customers to notify orders were ready for pick up.  Changed seasonal displays.

Medical Assistant

10/2001 - 10/2004

Holm Medical Clinic

Plymouth, IN

Lab supervisor, daily blood draws and ran controls on machines.  Washed and autoclaved instruments for surgical use.  Checked patients into rooms and prepared for precedures or routine visits.  Cleaned equipment on scheduled rotation.  Contacted patients with various lab and test results. 

Pharmacy Technician

10/1999 - 10/2001

Kroger Pharmacy

Plymouth, IN

Assisted pharmacist in filling patient prescriptions in both entering information into computer profile and counting out accurate quantities of correct medications.  Placed orders and checked them in.  Put away new stock.  Cleaned shelves and checked for medication outdates monthly.  Phoned physicians offices on behalf of patients to obtain refills.

Cashier/Sales Associate

10/1995 - 10/1999

Tractor Supply Company

Plymouth, IN

Rang up customer transactions.  Accountable for balancing tills after evening shift and making daily deposits.  Attended all staff meetings were I learned about our product line and was better able to answer customer questions and make higher sales for the company.

Checked in incoming orders and stocked merchandise.  Placed orders for specialty items.

Pharmacy Technician

10/1988 - 10/1993

Thriftway Food & Drugs

Goshen, OH

Moved to Indiana for marriage.

Assisted pharmacist in filling patient prescriptions in both entering information into computer profile and counting out accurate quantities of correct medications. Placed orders and checked them in. Put away new stock. Cleaned shelves and checked for medication outdates monthly. Phoned physicians offices on behalf of patients to obtain refills.

Medical Services Specialist

11/1982 - 09/1986

U.S. Air Force

Dayton, OH

Assigned to Labor & Delivery where I assisted physicians with deliveries of newborn infants.  I was responsible for monitoring patients progress and determining when to call doctor.  Have worked on a rotation basis through ER Department, Medical/Surgical, and various clinics.  I was responsible to initiate a Pap & Dysplasia Clinic at Bitburg AFB, Germany where I would contact patients with abnormal pap results and get them scheduled for treatment and follow ups.  Also washed instruments for sterilization.  Trained in triage and have participated in several field exercises.  Was assigned to ATH - Air Transportable Hospital Unit for our mobility team.

Completion Date

Issuing Institution

Qualification

Course of Study

03/1983

U.S. Air Force

1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School

Medical Services Specialist

Certified in triage, clinical and hospital operations.  Can preform EKG, venipunture, catheter placement, CPR/BLS, wound care, lavage and laboratory testing.  Have worked in ER Departments, Labor & Delivery, Medical/Surgical and Orthopedics as well in clinical settings of OB/GYN Departments and Family Practice.

05/1978

Southern Hills Joint Vocational School

2 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School

Accounting/Clerical

Received two years training in accounting and clerical services.  Can operate copier machines, faxes, calculators.

Certification Title

Issuing Organization

Completion Date

Expiration Date

Medical Services Specialist

U.S. Air Force

03/1983

03/2078

Basic Life Support - BLS/CPR

Woodlawn Hospital

04/2009

04/2011

Tuberculosis Education Program

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

07/2005

07/2078