Heather Schlessinger
Merced
Summary
Dynamic Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Getwell Urgent Care, excelling in patient care and injection administration. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through meticulous medical record management and effective teamwork. Skilled in phlebotomy techniques and specimen processing, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Getwell Urgent Care
Merced
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Phlebotomist
GCC Laboratory
Merced
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Follow infection-control and safety procedures in caring out Phlebotomy functions.
Education
Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
CALRegional
Merced, CA03-2025
Certificate - CPR/BLS
CALRegional
Merced, CA01-2025
License - CPT 02412633 - Phlebotomy
CALRegional
Merced, CA04-2024
High School Diploma -
Golden Valley High School
Merced, CA06-2002
Skills
- Patient care
- Injection administration
- Vital signs measurement
- Medical record management
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Specimen processing
- Multitasking
- Electronic health records
- Attention to detail
- Preparation of Treatment Rooms
- Blood collection
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Getwell Urgent Care
03.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
GCC Laboratory
04.2024 - 09.2024
Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
CALRegional
Certificate - CPR/BLS
CALRegional
License - CPT 02412633 - Phlebotomy
CALRegional
High School Diploma -
Golden Valley High School
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