Chloe Palinkas
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Personable and detail-oriented medical professional with experience in patient care and clinical support, recently relocated from Queen Creek, AZ, to Tucson, AZ. Actively looking for an opportunity to grow and apply my clinical skills, enhance patient satisfaction, and improve health outcomes. Ready to support and assist an administrative team in the Tucson area!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Extern
QUEEN CREEK NATUROPATHIC
03.2023 - 05.2023
- I observed and supported Naturopathic Medical Doctors.
- Shadowed and worked closely with front office receptionist, gaining medical office experience
- I shadowed during treatments, including acupuncture, IV nutrient therapy, bioidentical hormone therapy, diagnostic testing, pellet HRT, light therapy, and cupping therapy.
- Exam room set up, cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing.
- Stocking and putting away the ordered supplies in the supply room, and inventory management.
- Correctly labeling specimens after testing and storing them in the correct temperature and container.
- As well as following transport and packing protocols by getting them ready for pickup.
- (A holistic health clinic)
Retail Cashier
PAUL'S ACE HARDWARE
07.2026 - Current
- Welcoming customers in and guiding them with their specific needs.
- Processing inquiries for B2B commercial and business accounts efficiently using point-of-sale systems and account invoicing.
- Assisting customers in a helpful manner, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
- Answering and directing all phone calls.
- Maintaining a clean and organized checkout area to promote safety and efficiency.
Customer Service Associate
QUEEN CREEK OLIVE MILL
01.2023 - 02.2026
- Fast-paced work environment, and standing for long periods of time
- Assisted in setting up and executing events
- Early morning shifts, responsible for completing opening tasks and putting product away
- Phone etiquette, product knowledge, hospitality, and ultimately delivering exceptional customer service
- Greeting and anticipating guests' needs and handling customer situations in a calm manner
- Customer-Focused Behavior & Appearance
- Handled Cashier and Shipping services
Customer Service Associate
SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC.
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to drive sales and improve store aesthetics.
- Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
- This opportunity taught me to be adaptable and gave me operational skills.
Education
Training Certificate - Phlebotomy (Vocational School)
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Mesa, AZ03-2026
Interpersonal communication
Central Arizona College
San Tan Valley, AZ01-2024
Medical Assisting 2 Year Program
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)
Mesa, AZ05-2023
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
American Leadership Academy
Queen Creek, AZ05-2023
Skills
- Patient interaction and professionalism
- Front office skills
- EHR systems
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Infection control
- Point-of-care testing
- Urinalysis
- Hemoglobin testing
- Allergy testing
- Glucose testing
- Vacutainer systems
- Lancets
- Centrifuge
- Slides
- Autoclave certified (awarded by NCBioNetwork)
- Nasopharyngeal swab
- Venipuncture
- Capillary blood collection
- Equipment and computer proficiency
- Tourniquet
- Vital signs
Timeline
Retail Cashier
PAUL'S ACE HARDWARE
07.2026 - Current
Extern
QUEEN CREEK NATUROPATHIC
03.2023 - 05.2023
Customer Service Associate
QUEEN CREEK OLIVE MILL
01.2023 - 02.2026
Customer Service Associate
SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC.
07.2021 - 06.2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
American Leadership Academy
Training Certificate - Phlebotomy (Vocational School)
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Interpersonal communication
Central Arizona College
Medical Assisting 2 Year Program
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)