Leslie Medina
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
Port Jefferson Station
2
Languages
15
years of professional experience
Healthcare professional with 10+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist,
currently completing an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology (expected August 2026).
Extensive clinical rotations at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Emergency
Department, Operating Room, Fluoroscopy, Orthopedics, Trauma, Portable Imaging, and General
Radiography. BLS/CPR certified. ARRT Registry anticipated immediately after graduation.
Work History
Medical Assistant
9 Months- Administered patient assessments and recorded vital signs efficiently.
- Assisted medical staff during examinations and procedures to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care measures.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Head Medical Assistant
9 Years 4 Months- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining patient confidentiality and security of medical records.
- Coordinated with physicians to ensure that all required tests were completed in a timely manner.
- Provided direct patient care services, such as taking vital signs, changing dressings, collecting specimens for laboratory testing, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment; ordered new items when necessary.
- Prepared exam rooms prior to patient arrival by ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked appropriately.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the practice setting.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations requiring immediate attention; provided first aid treatment until further assistance arrived.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal care for each individual patient.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Medical Assistant
1 Year 2 Months- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Home Health Aide
2 Years 5 Months- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologist Technologist
- Clinical Experience at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital with detailed
- Emergency Department imaging
- Trauma radiography
- Operating Room (C-Arm)
- Fluoroscopy
- Orthopedic imaging
- Portable radiography
- General diagnostic radiography
- Inpatient and outpatient imaging
- PACS/RIS workflow
- Patient positioning
- Exposure factor selection
- Image evaluation
- Radiation protection (ALARA)
- Infection control
- Assisting radiologists
- Working with surgeons during procedures
- Transporting and safely transferring patients
- Communication with physicians, nurses, and technologists
- Pediatric, adult, geriatric, and post-operative patients
certificate - Medical Assistant
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Clinical Leadership
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Medical Equipment Operation
Appointment Scheduling
Patient Care Coordination
Phlebotomy
Patient Scheduling
Procedure Assistance
Adaptable
Medical Transcription
Fluent in English and Spanish
Electrocardiography (EKG)
Inventory Management
Compliance
Technical SkillsDigital Radiography (DR)Portable RadiographyFluoroscopyC-Arm ProceduresTrauma ImagingEmergency Department ImagingOrthopedic ImagingGeneral Diagnostic RadiographyPatient PositioningImage EvaluationRadiation Safety (ALARA)Radiation ProtectionPACSRISElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Quality AssuranceInfection ControlEquipment Preparation
HIPAA compliance
Sterilization techniques
Continuous learning and improvement
Infection control protocols
Healthcare team collaboration
Appointment scheduling
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Head Medical Assistant
Brentwood Pediatric and Adolescent
05.2016 - 09.2025Read More
Medical Assistant
John Paul Franchina
01.2015 - 03.2016Read More
Home Health Aide
Caring People Home Health Care Agency
01.2012 - 06.2014Read More
Sanford Brown Institute
certificate from Medical Assistant
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John Patrick University of Health And Applied Sciences
Associate of Science from Radiologist Technologist
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