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Karen Leonard

Salem Hospital
Hobart,IN
38
years of professional experience

I have worked in the medical field since 1981. I have experience as Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist,Technical Lab Assistant. My job duties include specimen procurement from pediatric to geriatric. As a lab assistant my skills include specimen processing, all departments, special and routine testing, data entry, registration/ordering of specimens. I have experience IN OSHA/DOT compliance certification, all phases/procedures as a Medical assistant. Drug testing collections and paramedical exams

Work History

Lab Assistant II

11 Years 9 Months
Salem Hospital | 08.2007 - 05.2019
  • Assisted in preparation and analysis of laboratory specimens to ensure accurate results.
  • Collected blood samples from patients using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards during specimen collection.
  • Streamlined specimen handling processes to enhance efficiency in laboratory workflows.

Medical assistant/lab assistant

2 Months
Del Mar Medical Clinic | 04.2007 - 06.2007

Back office Medical Assistant/Labs Assistant

Medical Assistant

9 Months
Quality Care Medical Clinic | 07.2006 - 04.2007

Back office Medical Assistant

Phlebotomist/lab assistant

8 Months
Grossmont Medical Center | 02.2005 - 10.2005

Phelbotomist/Labs Assistant

Phlebotomist/lab assistant

1 Year 7 Months
Scripps Memorial Hospital | 04.2003 - 11.2004

Specimen processing/procurement

Medical Assistant

1 Year 8 Months
Doctors Care Medical Center | 07.2001 - 03.2003

Back office lead at an Urgent Care Clinic

Phlebotomist/lab assistant

2 Years 2 Months
University of California | 04.1999 - 06.2001

Specimen collection inpatient and outpatient.

Specimen processing including microbiology

Medical Assistant

17 Years 6 Months
Edgar Lasting MD | 05.1981 - 11.1998

All phases front and back office. Xray,Ekg,phelbotomy, urinalysis, CBC,assisted in minor surgery and patient care.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

Pacific College | San Diego, CA | 04-1981

Diploma

Lew Wallace High School | Gary, Indiana | 01-1981

Skills

Specimen processing including microbiology
Specimen procurement pediatric to geriatric
Ekg
Clia waived testing
drug screening collections
paramedical exams
All phases front and back office Medical Assistant

Timeline

Lab Assistant II

Salem Hospital
08.2007 - 05.2019Read More

Medical assistant/lab assistant

Del Mar Medical Clinic
04.2007 - 06.2007Read More

Medical Assistant

Quality Care Medical Clinic
07.2006 - 04.2007Read More

Phlebotomist/lab assistant

Grossmont Medical Center
02.2005 - 10.2005Read More

Phlebotomist/lab assistant

Scripps Memorial Hospital
04.2003 - 11.2004Read More

Medical Assistant

Doctors Care Medical Center
07.2001 - 03.2003Read More

Phlebotomist/lab assistant

University of California
04.1999 - 06.2001Read More

Medical Assistant

Edgar Lasting MD
05.1981 - 11.1998Read More

Pacific College

Certified Medical Assistant from Medical Assistant
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Lew Wallace High School

Diploma
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Karen Leonard