Violet T Townsend

Violet Townsend

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Location:

14807 Glendale Ave, Cleveland, OH 44128

Industry:

Health, Wellness And Fitness

Languages:

English

Violet Townsend Cleveland, OH

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Work:

MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
2011 to 2011
Medical Assisting Externship United States Census Bureau

2010 to 2010
Enumerator Omnicare
Eastlake, OH
2008 to 2008
Pharmacy Technician Externship Hope Academy
Cleveland, OH
2000 to 2004
K-6-Classroom Teacher Medical Staffing Network
Cleveland, OH
1995 to 1999
Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist

Education:

Polaris Career Center
Middleburg, OH
Feb 2011 to Nov 2011
Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting Program Polaris Career Center
Middleburg Heights, OH
2008 to 2008
Certificate of Achievement, Pharmacy Technology Program in Pharmacy Technician, CPhT Bryant & Stratton College
Willoughby Hills, OH
2005
One Year of Study, RN Program in Nursing Program Academy of Court Reporting
Cleveland, OH
2003
Certificate of Paralegal Legal in Paralegal Legal Studies Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
1987
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
1975 to 1979
Associate of Science Degree in Applied Business Accounting

Skills:

MEDICAL ASSISTANT / CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Obtaining the reason for the patient encounter, medical history and current medications. Data entry of basic patient demographics, maintains patient flow to and from exam rooms. Vital signs: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, measurements and blood glucose monitoring. Pregnancy & STD testing, urine specimens, spirometry, throat cultures. Obtain blood cultures and specimens from patients and Electrocardiogram set-up of the EKG. Hearing & vision tests, set-up exam rooms and trays for vaginal exams/pap smears. LABORATORY ASSISTANT / SPECIMEN PROCESSOR: Properly identify patients, verifies order requests and assemble equipment. Select the appropriate and accurate specimen container, using order of draw for the specified tests. Properly label, handle, and transport specimens following established protocol. Sort specimens received and process specimens for delivery to laboratory departments Perform computer operations and/or update log sheets where required Perform point-of-care testing, using safe aseptic technique and quality control checks. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN: Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide outstanding customer service and managerial support. (Preparations of reports, records and inventory control. Ability to transcribe prescription orders with knowledge of key elements (Patients name, date, name of medication(s), number of doses, frequency, route of administration and signature of prescriber. Input and track patient data, and accurately fill orders according to unit-dose system. Comprehension knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, and drug calculations. Excellent communication skills and the sensitivity to respond to the needs of a diverse population. SECRETARY / MEDICAL OFFICE SUPPORT: Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations and drug calculations. Transcribe physician notes for histories/physical exams, medical chart notes, progress notes, letter transcription, miscellaneous medical reports, maintain correspondence, patient charts, tickler and departmental files. Great telephone etiquette, triage, schedule and register patients. Call in prescriptions to the pharmacy. Complete patient compliance reports, entering all meds, dosage, route of administration, bed and room. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT INCLUDING: Provide excellent computer coverage: drafting, transcribing, typing of correspondence, accurate data entry skills. Receptionist coverage with the ability to handle a high volume of incoming calls with diplomacy. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in both oral and written form. Sort and distribute daily mail, facsimile or e-mail communications, photocopy, gather and collect incoming demographics, data researched and meeting confirmations. Scan, edit, modify and proofread documents.