Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Kelli Leonard

Optum
Oceanside,CA
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Compassionate Medical Assistant with solid experience in patient care, HIPAA compliance, and customer service. Proven ability to manage patient scheduling and maintain accurate EHR systems, ensuring efficient clinic operations in fast-paced settings. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Core competencies include self-motivation, time management and problem solving with a strong sense of perseverance.

Work History

Medical Assistant

3 Years 1 Month
Optum | 05.2023 - Current
  • Organized examination rooms and maintained inventory of necessary supplies to support efficient patient care operations.
  • Assisted healthcare providers in patient examinations, obtaining vital signs, and documenting medical histories accurately.
  • Managed patient scheduling effectively, enhancing clinic workflow and minimizing wait times for appointments.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to streamline office procedures, improving overall operational efficiency within the practice.
  • Implemented electronic health record (EHR) systems to maintain accurate patient records and improve data retrieval processes.
  • Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
  • Trained new medical assistants on office protocols and patient interaction techniques to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

Medical Assistant

2 Years 3 Months
Tri City Primary Care | 02.2021 - 05.2023
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Measure and record patient's vital signs.
  • Direct patients to exam rooms, field questions and prepare for physical examinations.
  • Order and process referrals to specialty offices.
  • Perform EKG's, ABI's, spirometer testing, ear lavage's and nebulizer treatments.
  • Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venous and capillary puncture.
  • Administer injections.
  • Prepare and assist for beauty treatments, such as; botox, IPL laser treatments and laser genesis.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

California College of San Diego | San Marcos | 01-2021
  • Dean's List [3rd Quarter, 2019]
  • 3.9 GPA

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Mira Costa College | Oceanside | 06-2017

Minor in Liberal Arts

3.6 GPA

Awarded National Society of Leadership

High School Diploma

John F. Kennedy High School | Denver | 06-2013
  • Honor Roll [1st and 2nd Semester, 2012-2013]
  • 3.94 GPA

Skills

Compassionate
Great communicator
Reliable team player
Judgement and decision making
HIPAA compliance
Patient preparation and assistant
Patient scheduling
Customer service
Medical terminology knowledge
Vitals collection and documentation
Lab equipment operation

Certification

  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • BLS Certification, effective 06/18/2025

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Optum
05.2023 - CurrentRead More

Medical Assistant

Tri City Primary Care
02.2021 - 05.2023Read More

California College of San Diego

Associate of Applied Science from Medical Assisting
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Mira Costa College

Associate of Arts from Psychology
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John F. Kennedy High School

High School Diploma
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Kelli Leonard