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KARLA GALAN LEON

Braselton,GA

Summary

Results-driven, personable and tenacious professional with years of experience, abilities and skill as a medical assistant, sales associate and cashier. Hands-on experience in interviewing patients, taking and recording their history, measuring vital signs and recording accurate information on patients’ charts. Sensible healthcare professional who works collaboratively under tight deadlines to meet the goals of the organization. Demonstrated ability to increase customer satisfaction and to develop strong business relationships with them.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Braselton Pediatrics
11.2021 - Current
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Maintained sanitized treatment rooms for patients and restocking supplies.
  • Performed clinical and/or diagnostic testing.
  • Interpreted verbal and written information during examinations, tests and treatments.
  • Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
  • Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects.

Medical Assistant

Parris and Associates Rheumatology
11.2019 - 09.2021
  • Consistently praise for efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining medical records) that allow doctors and nursing to focus on the health concerns of the patients.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in taking patient medical history and vital signs and injections/immunizations.
  • Answer emergency calls and direct patients to the proper physician for care in a timely manner.
  • Comfort patients and provide reassurance and encouragement.
  • Monitored and dispensed variety of medications.
  • Follow and enforce safety regulations.
  • Liaison for Infusion center including direct care for patient and scheduling future infusion treatments.

Sales Associate

Dillard’s
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Cultivated an excellent rapport and trust factor with clients which facilitated long term relationships, referrals and repeat business.
  • Accustomed to working in fast paced environments with the ability to think quickly and handle difficult situations.
  • Worked under stringent time constraints, always exceeding deadlines and goals.
  • Extensive merchandising and inventory management.
  • Maintained quality control seeking new ways to improve customer service.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.

Cashier

Jason’s Deli
06.2016 - 05.2018
  • Balanced the needs of multiple clients simultaneously in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures that improved the quality and efficiency of operations.
  • Maintained safe, sanitary and orderly work area.
  • Effectively maintained a safe environment.
  • Adhered to a busy schedule successfully.

Education

LPN Nursing

Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA
07-2024

High School Diploma -

Peachtree Ridge High School
Suwanee, GA
05.2017

Skills

  • Strong Work-ethic
  • Decision making
  • Ability to Multi-task
  • Strong organizational skills
  • BLS and CPR certified
  • Goal Oriented
  • Team Player

Certification

  • Trauma Symposium- October 2023
  • Mental Health First Aid USA- October 2023
  • Stop the Bleed- January 2024
  • Trauma Skills Lab- February 2024
  • National Technical Honor Society- March 2024

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Braselton Pediatrics
11.2021 - Current

Medical Assistant

Parris and Associates Rheumatology
11.2019 - 09.2021

Sales Associate

Dillard’s
05.2018 - 11.2019

Cashier

Jason’s Deli
06.2016 - 05.2018

LPN Nursing

Lanier Technical College

High School Diploma -

Peachtree Ridge High School
KARLA GALAN LEON