SOMARA THOMAS
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health. Skilled in delivering superior patient care through strong communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Committed to maintaining a compassionate and professional environment while performing clinical tasks and supporting healthcare teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist Extern
Anaya Women’s Clinic & Obgyn
Apple Valley, California
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Collected blood samples from patients using sterile techniques and proper equipment.
- Prepared and labeled specimens for laboratory analysis following established protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy work area to ensure safety.
- Completed 40 hour training program covering venipuncture, specimen handling, safety protocols, and infection control
- Hands-on clinical experience with 100+ successful blood draws
Medical Assistant
AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Able to obtain a set of vitals, assume responsibility, make decisions and work independently.
- Able to prepare and maintain an effective clinic schedule, show professional telephone procedures, follow documentation guidelines and employ active listening skills.
- Administer injections and perform strep tests, assist physician and physician's assistant in examination rooms.
- Patient charting, and patient preparation for examinations.
Front Office Assistant
ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY AND SKINCARE SPECIALISTS
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Front office duties: Answering phones, scheduling appointments, insurance verifications, prescriptions, CAREMORE, IEHP, LASALLE, referrals, customer services, learning the computer system, checking patients in and out, screening patient calls, confirming appointments, assisting the physician in examination room.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician -
US College
Victorville, CA06-2025
Medical Assistant -
American Career College
Ontario, CA05.2023
Skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Determination
- Teamwork
- Empathy
- Work ethics
- Patience
- Organization
- Self confidence
- Great communication skills
- Efficient with speed
- Leadership
- Working well under pressure
- Blood specimen collection, labeling, & processing
- Patient care & communication
- Team collaboration and professionalism
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
- Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Timeline
Phlebotomist Extern
Anaya Women’s Clinic & Obgyn
05.2025 - 06.2025
Front Office Assistant
ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY AND SKINCARE SPECIALISTS
03.2023 - 04.2023
Medical Assistant
AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE
09.2022 - 05.2023
Phlebotomy Technician -
US College
Medical Assistant -
American Career College