Leslie Pinedo
Denver,CO
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant skilled in patient-focused care and phlebotomy. Committed to HIPAA compliance and effective communication, ensuring a positive experience for patients and supporting healthcare providers.
Developed strong communication and organizational skills in clinical setting, ensuring efficient patient care and administrative support. Ability to adapt quickly and learn new procedures and protocols. Seeking to transition to new field where these skills can contribute to team success and operational efficiency.
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Mednow Clinics
Denver, CO
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake processes, ensuring accurate data collection and verification.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling to optimize clinic workflow and patient access.
- Administered medications and injections as directed by healthcare providers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and medical supplies inventory.
- Supported physicians during examinations, enhancing overall patient care experience.
- Conducted routine lab tests while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, fostering understanding and compliance with care instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Improved clinical workflow with introduction of electronic health records system.
- Collected blood samples following established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy techniques and laboratory procedures.
- Provided excellent patient care by addressing concerns and ensuring a positive experience during procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Jr/Sr High School
Lakewood, COCertificate -
Pima Medical Institute
Denver, COSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medical terminology
- EMR / EHR
- Patient-focused care
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure assistance
- Electronic health records
- CPR
- Immunization administration
- Medical procedures
- Specimens collection and processing
- Appointment setting
- Sterilization techniques
- Fluent in Spanish
- Inventory management
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Mednow Clinics
06.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Jr/Sr High School
Certificate -
Pima Medical Institute