Leyda Cardenas
Clewiston,FL
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant skilled in clinical documentation and bilingual communication. Experience in supporting medical staff and streamlining patient intake processes, contributing to improved operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Hexis Wellness
West Palm Beach, FL
10.2023 - 03.2026
- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate documentation and data entry.
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures, ensuring accurate results and timely treatment.
- Supported medical staff by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Administered medications and vaccines under physician supervision, adhering to safety protocols.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and follow-up care, enhancing understanding of health conditions.
- Administered patient assessments and collected vital signs in accordance with practice protocols.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, ensuring optimal workflow and minimal wait times.
- Managed electronic health records, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Implemented office policies that improved operational efficiency and streamlined patient intake processes.
Permit Technician
Superior Contracting of South FL
Clewiston, FL
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Reviewed project plans and specifications for accuracy and completeness before submission.
- Coordinated with contractors and clients to gather necessary documentation for permits.
- Maintained accurate records of all permit transactions using industry-standard software.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
- Informed customers by mail or telephone of additional steps needed to obtain licenses.
- Issued various permits and licenses such as marriage, hunting or dog licenses and collected appropriate fees.
Medical Assistant
Dr Stossel at OBGYN
Belle Glade
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimizing patient flow and minimizing wait times.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient information, maintaining high accuracy in medical records.
- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate documentation and data entry.
- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate information collection and documentation.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clewiston High
Clewiston05-2026
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Data entry
- Bilingual
- Vital signs monitoring
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate caregiver
- Telephone etiquette
- Vital sign monitoring
- Clinical documentation
Accomplishments
Florida Notary Public
Life Insurance Agent
Certification
First aid/CPR Certified
Basic Life Support
Public Notary
OSHA
HIPPA
HIV/AIDS Training
Roofing Technician Course
Professional Esthetics
Certificate of Completion of Department of approved bloodborne pathogens
Medical Assisting
Life Insurance
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Hexis Wellness
10.2023 - 03.2026
Permit Technician
Superior Contracting of South FL
12.2021 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
Dr Stossel at OBGYN
10.2019 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Clewiston High