Lesley Salazar
Leesburg
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic medical assistant with several years of experience in direct patient care across primary care, dermatology, and women’s health settings. Proven ability to cultivate patient trust, ensure regulatory compliance, and support providers through both clinical and administrative excelleHighly organized, detail-oriented, and bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Valora Medical Group
Winter Park
07.2024 - Current
- Assist physicians with patient care by obtaining vital signs, medical histories, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Perform clinical procedures, including phlebotomy, urine dipstick testing, glucose monitoring, INR checks, EKGs, Pap smears, injections, ear lavages, wound care, and nebulizer treatments.
- Conduct COVID-19 and influenza testing to support diagnostic assessment.
- Support providers during minor surgical procedures, using proper sterile technique.
- Document patient encounters accurately through charting and EMR documentation.
- Manage patient flow, answer phones, schedule appointments, verify insurance, and greet patients professionally.
- Respond to patient callbacks and process prescription refill requests.
- Order medical supplies, maintain inventory logs, and restock examination rooms.
- Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA privacy regulations and OSHA safety standards.
Medical Assistant
WellMed Medical Management - United Health Group
Apopka
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Prepared and sanitized treatment rooms between patients
- Measured vital signs and obtained medical histories
- Assisted with diagnostic testing and specimen collection for laboratory analysis
- Maintained vaccination and product expiration logs
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment according to protocol
Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology
Douglasville
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisted with Mohs surgeries and dermatologic procedures
- Prepped patients for surgery, including sterile draping and instrument preparation
- Assisted with biopsies
- Administered anesthesia as directed by physician
- Operated autoclave and prepared surgical equipment
- Handled biologics and isotretinoin patients
- Documented complete EMR notes for each Mohs case, including follow-up calls
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education
- Assisted providers with medical scribing and documentation
Education
High School Diploma -
Creekside Highschool
Fairburn, GA05-2015
Skills
- Patient intake and vital signs
- Medical terminology and charting/scribing
- Venipuncture and specimen collection
- Urinalysis, diabetes screening, and INR
- Sterile technique and minor procedures
- EMR systems: eCW, EMA
- HIPAA privacy and OSHA compliance
- Appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and patient flow
- Prescription refills and pharmacy communication
- Inventory management and supply restocking
- Rapid testing (COVID-19, influenza, and strep)
- Referrals and authorizations
- Bilingual patient communication (English/Spanish)
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Valora Medical Group
07.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
WellMed Medical Management - United Health Group
07.2022 - 06.2024
Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology
05.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Creekside Highschool