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Mariana Palafox

Atwater,CA

Summary

Professional in healthcare with solid experience in clinical and administrative duties. Skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and electronic health records. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Reliable in fast-paced environments and adept at supporting medical staff and patients effectively.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist, Urgent Care

Carbon Health
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by physician.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by physician.

Laboratory Intern

University of California, Merced - Spencer Lab
04.2024 - 08.2024

• Conducted uDISCO tissue clearing procedures on murine thymus samples

• Supervised thymus extraction surgeries

• Acquired proficiency in using two-photon oxygen sensing microscopy

• Performed quality and sanitation control checks of reagents, equipment, and samples to ensure accuracy of results.

Pharmacy Clerk

Pioneer Drug
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Counted pills, measured medications and compounded intravenous solutions.
  • Maintained pharmacy inventory for over 1,000 patients, including ordering and stocking supplies.
  • Verified accuracy of prescriptions filled by pharmacists.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
04-2026

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI)

Merced Adult School
Merced, CA
08-2023

Skills

  • Sanitation and sterilization
  • Specimen Processing and Protocols
  • Electronic health records
  • Patient scheduling
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medical terminology knowledge

Certification

  • CPR/BLS Certification
  • Laboratory Safety Certifications through CITI and the Vivarium Training UC Learning Center
  • California State Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish)

Timeline

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist, Urgent Care

Carbon Health
08.2024 - Current

Laboratory Intern

University of California, Merced - Spencer Lab
04.2024 - 08.2024

Pharmacy Clerk

Pioneer Drug
02.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology

University of California, Berkeley

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI)

Merced Adult School
Mariana Palafox