Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
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Samantha Espino

Santa Fe Springs,CA

Summary

Motivated hard working and dependable with over 5 years of experience in fast-paced, service-oriented environments. Proven ability to communicate effectively, multitask under pressure, and deliver excellent customer care. Seeking position as a retail associate, service attendant or food prep.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Kitchen Assistant

Women's Transitional Housing Program
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Prepared and served meals for residents in a supportive housing environment
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and followed all food safety standards
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Trained new kitchen assistants on standard operating procedures and best practices, leading to a more efficient team overall.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Back Office Medical Assistant

Dr. Susan Biegel, MD
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Experienced in utilizing EMR systems for efficient time management .
  • Skilled in identifying appropriate venipuncture sites, ensuring patient comfort and collecting quality samples.
  • Conduct vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, oxygen, respiration, and temperature in a timely manner.
  • Prepare rooms and trays for pap-smear.
  • Perform ear lavage ensuring proper patient care and comfort

Front & Back Office Medical Assistant

Metropolitan Medical Clinic
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Answered phone calls in a timely manner.
  • Schedule appointment, contact patients for follow up reminders.
  • Patient registration- gathered and verified patient demographics and updating charts.
  • Phoned and verified health insurance.
  • Checked patient's in and out, collected co-pays and established a smooth patient flow.
  • Updated patient medications and scanned all new medical / emergency paperwork into patients chart.
  • Assisted with back office duties and experienced using EHR systems such a E-clinicals and Nextgen.

Medical Assistant

House of Health
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Collected processed and documented Urinalysis specimens.
  • Applied bandages and dressings according to patient needs and Dr. Recommendation.
  • Conducted snellen eye exams during adult and pediatric physicals, followed by documentation.
  • Performed audiometric screenings on pediatrics during physicals.
  • Skilled in accurately labeling and packaging blood specimens for lab pick up.
  • Filled out lab requisition forms for blood specimens to ensure proper testing by laboratory.

Warehouse Worker

Fashionova
03.2014 - 01.2015
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 20 pounds.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
  • Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
  • Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.

Education

High School Diploma -

Learning Works Charter High School
Pasadena, CA
01.2017

Diploma in Medical Assisting -

UEI College
Huntington Park, CA
11.2018

Skills

  • Bilingual: English & Spanish
  • Customer service & communication
  • Fast learner & team-oriented
  • Food preparation & cleanliness
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Works well under pressure
  • Familiar with scheduling, inventory, and POS systems

Additional Information

Available for immediate hire, Strong work ethic and professional demeanor, Experience in food service, customer interaction, and team-based roles

Timeline

Volunteer Kitchen Assistant

Women's Transitional Housing Program
10.2024 - 03.2025

Back Office Medical Assistant

Dr. Susan Biegel, MD
09.2022 - 08.2023

Front & Back Office Medical Assistant

Metropolitan Medical Clinic
02.2021 - 09.2022

Medical Assistant

House of Health
11.2018 - 11.2019

Warehouse Worker

Fashionova
03.2014 - 01.2015

Diploma in Medical Assisting -

UEI College

High School Diploma -

Learning Works Charter High School
Samantha Espino