Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Patient Care Clinical Competencies
Clinical Technical Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Karolyn Legra

Miami

Summary

Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with hands-on experience in patient care, phlebotomy, and assisting physicians in clinical procedures. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Applied Sciences and has worked in Rheumatology and OBGYN specialty clinics. Skilled in patient intake, vital sign assessment, and EMR documentation, contributing to efficient clinic operations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
Miami
12.2024 - Current
  • Assisted physicians during examinations and specialty procedures to enhance patient care
  • Administered injections and medications following established protocols
  • Record patient vital signs and document medical histories using NextGen EMR system
  • Prepared examination rooms to ensure readiness for patient visits and physician procedures
  • Maintain sterile instruments and ensure exam rooms are cleaned between patients
  • Supported patient flow in high-volume specialty clinic to maximize appointment scheduling

Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist

Novel OBGYN / Lorena Tinoco, MD
Miami
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Performed venipuncture and blood specimen collection
  • Administered injections following physician instructions
  • Assisted physician with procedures, including instrument preparation and anesthesia setup
  • Measured and recorded patient vital signs and chief complaints using Athenahealth (Athena) EMR system
  • Prepared examination rooms according to appointment type and procedure requirements, ensuring optimal readiness for patient care
  • Sterilized instruments and maintained exam room sanitation to uphold infection control standards and patient safety
  • Prepared laboratory requisitions and sent specimens for testing

Stockroom Associate

ZARA
Miami
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Organized inventory and stockroom operations to ensure quick access to products
  • Facilitated store operations in a fast-paced retail environment to meet customer demands
  • Provided assistance to customers with product inquiries to enhance their shopping experience

Volunteer

Sanitas Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Answered patient phone calls and coordinated appointments, enhancing patient access to care
  • Greeted and assisted patients, ensuring a welcoming environment during clinic visits
  • Monitored patient comfort, addressing needs to ensure positive visit experiences

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Natural Applied Sciences

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12-2025

Associate of Arts - Pre-Medical Science/Dentistry

Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus
Miami, FL
01-2022

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
  • National Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Volunteer Experience

  • Sanitas Medical Center, Volunteer, 01/21, 12/22, Greeted and assisted patients during clinic visits, Answered patient phone calls and assisted with appointment coordination, Helped ensure patient comfort and efficient clinic operations
  • West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Phlebotomy Training, 2 Weeks

Patient Care Clinical Competencies

  • Patient Intake & Triage
  • Vital Signs (Blood Pressure, Pulse, Temperature, Respirations, Oxygen Saturation)
  • Venipuncture & Specimen Collection
  • Injection Administration (Intramuscular and Subcutaneous)
  • Assisting Physicians During Clinical Procedures
  • Infection Control & Sterile Technique
  • EMR Documentation (NextGen, Athenahealth)
  • Patient Scheduling & Coordination of Care

Clinical Technical Skills

  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR): NextGen, Athenahealth (Athena)
  • Patient Intake & Medical Charting
  • Vital Signs & Medical History Documentation
  • Phlebotomy & Venipuncture
  • Injection Administration
  • Specimen Collection & Laboratory Orders
  • Clinical Procedure Assistance
  • Sterilization & Infection Control
  • Patient Scheduling & Front Desk Support
  • Medical Office Workflow
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
12.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist

Novel OBGYN / Lorena Tinoco, MD
02.2024 - 11.2024

Stockroom Associate

ZARA
03.2023 - 02.2024

Volunteer

Sanitas Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Natural Applied Sciences

Florida International University

Associate of Arts - Pre-Medical Science/Dentistry

Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus
Karolyn Legra