RAFIK ABDUL-AZIZ
MEDICAL
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Seasoned Phlebotomist with extensive experience at SOCHIBGA MEDICAL LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTICS SERVICES, showcasing expertise in blood collection and patient confidentiality. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Proven ability in maintaining regulatory compliance and improving laboratory processes, underpinning a commitment to excellence in medical support services.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
SOCHIBGA MEDICAL LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTICS SERVICES
TAMALE, NORTHERN REGION
03.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on specimen collection procedures and post-draw care.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and improve specimen collection processes.
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
Medical Assistant Volunteer
Habana Medical Services
Tamale, Northern Region
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted routine safety checks of medical equipment and supplies.
- Gathered and documented vital signs such as temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of the office area, exam rooms and other areas in accordance with infection control standards.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Answered phone calls promptly and professionally while providing information to callers regarding services offered at the clinic.
Nurse Assistant
GHANA HEALTH SERVICES
Tamale, Northern Region
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Education
Certificate in Health Assistant clinical - Nursing
College of Allied Sciences
Yendi 06-2011
High School Diploma -
Ghana Senior High School
Tamale07-2008
Skills
- Blood collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture
- Medical records handling
- Donor screening
- EMR recordkeeping
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Specimen preparation
- Anatomy and physiology
- Communication
- Regulatory compliance
Affiliations
- reading
- football
- listening to music
Certification
- medical degree - Medical and Dental Council of Ghana .
- Health Assistant Clinical certificate - Nurses and midwifery council of Ghana .
- volunteer - Global Medical Brigades - Ghana
REFERENCES ; ALHAJI SHAIBU - GLOBAL BRIGADES GHANA
Languages
English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Important To Me
Work-life balanceTimeline
Phlebotomist
SOCHIBGA MEDICAL LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTICS SERVICES
03.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant Volunteer
Habana Medical Services
01.2022 - 12.2022
Nurse Assistant
GHANA HEALTH SERVICES
02.2018 - 11.2020
- medical degree - Medical and Dental Council of Ghana .
- Health Assistant Clinical certificate - Nurses and midwifery council of Ghana .
- volunteer - Global Medical Brigades - Ghana
REFERENCES ; ALHAJI SHAIBU - GLOBAL BRIGADES GHANA
Certificate in Health Assistant clinical - Nursing
College of Allied Sciences
High School Diploma -
Ghana Senior High School
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