Leslie Vargas

NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician and Medical Assistant student with hands-on experience performing venipuncture, blood specimen collection, and laboratory procedures in a clinical setting. Experienced in patient intake, specimen handling, HIPAA compliance, medical terminology, insurance verification, scheduling, and electronic health records. Successfully completed 25+ venipunctures and blood specimen collections.

Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong patient-care, communication, and organizational skills. Seeking a Phlebotomy Technician position in a hospital, outpatient laboratory, physician's office, clinic, or other healthcare setting.

Medical Assistant Clinical Training / Externship at New Age Training (2025-11 – Present)

• Perform venipuncture and blood specimen collection under established clinical procedures.
• Successfully completed 25+ venipunctures and specimen collections with opportunities to perform hands-on blood draws.
• Identify patients and verify appropriate specimen collection requirements.
• Prepare patients for blood draws while maintaining comfort, safety, and professional communication.
• Properly handle, label, organize, and prepare specimens for laboratory processing.
• Follow infection-control, standard precautions, and HIPAA procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of order of draw, blood collection tubes, additives, and common laboratory specimens.
• Maintain a clean and organized phlebotomy and laboratory work area.
• Communicate professionally with patients and healthcare team members.

Medical Receptionist at Jersey Rehab P.A. (2023-12 – 2024-03)

• Assisted patients with registration, scheduling, intake, and front-desk services.
• Verified patient information and insurance coverage.
• Maintained confidentiality and followed HIPAA requirements.
• Communicated with patients and healthcare staff in a professional manner.

Patient Service Representative at ProMed Staffing Resources / Housing Works (2022-01 – 2022-08)

Hired full-time with Housing Works after working through ProMed Staffing Resources in the same patient service role

• Worked in a patient service role supporting registration, intake, scheduling, data entry, and front-desk operations.
• Provided professional patient communication and protected confidential healthcare information.

Medical Assistant Program in Medical Assistant – New Age Training (2026-10)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician Training in Phlebotomy Technician – SUNY Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (2025-03)

High School Diploma – Dreamyard Preparatory High School (2017-06)