Leo Handel
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Temple Faculty Practice Pediatrics, excelling in vaccine administration and patient triage. Proven leadership in training staff and managing operations, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and OSHA standards. Proficient in EKGs and phlebotomy, with a strong ability to foster patient comfort and care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant and Vaccines For Children Coordinator
Temple Faculty Practice Pediatrics
Philadelphia, PA
04.2025 - Current
- Worked with patients aged 3 days to 21 years for comprehensive care.
- Coordinated vaccine orders, managed refrigerator storage, and trained staff on vaccination protocols to ensure compliance and safety.
- Preparing patients for wound drainage, asthma treatments, and provider examinations.
- Obtained vital signs including, manual blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation, and temperature.
- Performed blood draws, and administering injections on children aged 2 months to 21 years with high efficiency.
- Managed asthma equipment storage. I.E. Spacers, Nebulizers, and Nebulizer Accessories.
- Trained employees to work in triage and lab areas, as well as teaching Medical Assistant Externship.
Medical Assistant
University of Pennsylvania Gastroenterology and Hepatology
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted with patients aged 18 and older to ensure comfort during procedures.
- Prepared patients for stoma cleanings and examinations, enhancing procedural readiness.
- Obtained vital signs, including blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation, and temperature.
- Documented patient information, health screenings, and vital signs in Epic system accurately.
- Completed prior authorizations for patient medications to facilitate timely treatment.
Medical Assistant
TJUH Central Square Frankford and Regional Cardiology
Philadelphia, PA
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients aged 21 and older with appointment scheduling and comprehensive care.
- Completed referrals and prior authorizations for diagnostic imaging and medications.
- Administered vaccines and performed phlebotomy with high efficiency.
- Obtained vital signs, including blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation, and temperature.
- Documented patient encounters regarding vitals, medication requests, lab inquiries, and provider attention needs.
- Prepared patient rooms for triage, ensuring all necessary supplies were stocked.
- Managed front desk operations, including check-ins, check-outs, and insurance eligibility verification.
- Addressed diverse patient needs in Philadelphia community.
- Performed EKGs on every patient in Cardiology.
Education
High School - Medical Assisting
Franklin Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA06-2022
Skills
- Patient triage and vitals
- Vaccine administration
- Phlebotomy expertise
- EKG proficiency
- Medication management
- Infection control
- Scheduling and referrals
- Leadership and management
- Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
- Quick learning ability
- Telephone etiquette
- Phlebotomy expertise
Timeline
Medical Assistant and Vaccines For Children Coordinator
Temple Faculty Practice Pediatrics
04.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
University of Pennsylvania Gastroenterology and Hepatology
02.2025 - 03.2025
Medical Assistant
TJUH Central Square Frankford and Regional Cardiology
09.2022 - 12.2024
High School - Medical Assisting
Franklin Learning Center
AWARDS
- Dean’s List at Franklin Learning Center- 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
- Student of the Month in Sept. 2018 and Nov. 2021.
- Won silver medal in Pennsylvania State HOSA competition in the category of Public Service Announcement.