Tamiya Thompson
Murfreesboro
Summary
Efficient Specimen Accessioner known for high productivity and capability to complete tasks swiftly. Possess specialized skills in specimen handling, data entry accuracy, and compliance with laboratory safety protocols. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments. Comprehensive understanding of medical terms, pathology processes and HIPAA guidelines ensures accurate handling of patient specimens.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Molecular Pathology Coordinator II
PathGroup
Nashville
11.2008 - Current
- Initiates workflow for several departments including Flow Cytometry, Cytogenetics, Molecular and Fish.
- Triages , prioritizes, and sorts specimens appropriately for accessioning and processing.
- Performs data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner.
- Scans requisitions and all related paperwork into the scan system and shred documents as needed.
- Handling of specialty specimens including assembling specimen folders printing labels, sorting samples by department, filling out paperwork for add-on testing and sending out samples for reference testing.
- Collect information related to client inquiries / complaints and communicate to oncology customer support or management for follow-up and response.
- Exercises all laboratory safety precautions and adheres to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
- Receive and return paraffin blocks.
Lab Assistant
LabCorp
Nashville
02.2007 - 10.2008
- Aliquots samples for departments.
- Assign specific computer generated identification numbers.
- Accurately accessioned specimens into laboratory information systems.
- Prepared specimens for transport to off-site testing lab & reference laboratories.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Metro Medical
Nashville
08.1999 - 08.2002
- Handled all aspects of transactions made from pharmacies.
- Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
- Responsible for entering customer payments into the accounting software system.
- Generated monthly financial reports for management review.
- Filed insurance claims transactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Draughons Junior College
Nashville, Tennessee09-2007
Unit Clerk Certificate -
Nursing Assistant Training Specialist, Inc.
Nashville, TN01-1998
High School Diploma -
Hillwood High School
Nashville, TN01-1994
Skills
- Typing accuracy
- Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication skills
- Time management
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Specimen handling
- Laboratory safety
- Accessioning specimens
- Sample sorting
- Pipetting accuracy
Timeline
Molecular Pathology Coordinator II
PathGroup
11.2008 - Current
Lab Assistant
LabCorp
02.2007 - 10.2008
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Metro Medical
08.1999 - 08.2002
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Draughons Junior College
Unit Clerk Certificate -
Nursing Assistant Training Specialist, Inc.
High School Diploma -
Hillwood High School