Open To Work
Kimberly Vargas
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Certified Phlebotomy Technician and healthcare support candidate with training in patient identification procedures, specimen collection awareness, and infection control principles. Experienced in providing high-quality customer service in high-volume environments while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and patient-focused communication. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Seeking a Patient Service Technician, Clinical Laboratory Receptionist, or Outpatient Lab Support position.
Entry-level healthcare professional seeking to contribute to laboratory patient services, reception operations, and clinical workflow efficiency in an outpatient diagnostic setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Service Associate
Cardenas Markets
Pittsburg, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Provide professional customer assistance in a high-volume retail environment.
- Communicate clearly with customers in English and Spanish.
- Operate point-of-sale systems while ensuring transaction accuracy and secure cash handling.
- Maintain organized and clean work areas to support safety and efficiency.
- Assist team members with stocking, inventory monitoring, and store presentation.
- Practice attention to detail when processing customer transactions.
- Environmental Cleaning and Sanitation Support
- Perform routine environmental sanitation to support safe public spaces.
- Disinfect high-touch surfaces following general hygiene best practices.
- Maintain restroom cleanliness and supply availability.
- Participate in basic workplace safety and sanitation awareness.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
CalRegional Phlebotomy Program
01-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Pittsburg High School
01-2022
Skills
- Patient check-in and service support
- Specimen handling awareness
- Infection control and workplace safety
- HIPAA privacy awareness (training level)
- Bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
- Front desk and administrative assistance
- Cash handling and POS systems
- Time management in fast-paced settings
- Patient Interaction
- Professional greeting and patient engagement
- Comfort-focused communication
- Privacy and respect for patient dignity
- Basic appointment flow awareness
- Clinical Awareness
- Patient identification verification concepts
- Universal precautions understanding
- Specimen integrity awareness
- Laboratory workflow familiarity
- Administrative Support
- Front desk communication
- Telephone etiquette
- Basic documentation assistance
- Dependable and punctual
- Detail-oriented
- Team-focused work ethic
- Adaptable in fast-paced environments
- Compassionate patient-centered attitude
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician – 2025
- CPR Certification (Valid 2025-09-17 – 2027-09)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Part TimeFull TimeSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Customer Service Associate
Cardenas Markets
07.2022 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Pittsburg High School
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
CalRegional Phlebotomy Program