Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
Languages
Timeline

Aries Lara

Concentra Urgent Care
Brentwood,CA
3
Languages
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistant with over 3 years of experience in patient care and medical administration. Skilled in phlebotomy, EKG, vital sign monitoring, electronic medical records (EPIC), and patient education. Bilingual in English and Spanish, contributing to effective communication and patient advocacy in high-volume clinical settings.

Work History

Medical Assistant Specialist

8 Months
Concentra Urgent Care | 02.2026 - Current
  • Routine medical and testing procedures supported safe, timely care under direct clinician supervision. Registration and referral management assistance kept facility operations moving as needed. Quality patient experience remained central through accurate one-on-one care and respectful, skillful colleague interactions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Coordinated patient flow, rooming, and vital sign collection to support efficient urgent care visits.
  • Documented histories, chief complaints, and clinical notes in electronic health records with accuracy.
  • Assisted providers with occupational health exams, injury care, and procedure preparation.

Contact Center Representative

1 Year 11 Months
Planned Parenthood | 08.2023 - 07.2025
  • In a high-volume healthcare setting, schedule and coordinate patient appointments. Verify insurance eligibility and process patient documentation. Respond to patient inquiries via phone, email, and chat while adhering to HIPAA compliance. Resolve patient concerns professionally and efficiently. Process physician orders, referrals, and medical forms. Collaborated with providers and leadership to streamline workflows, enhancing overall service delivery. Maintained accurate patient documentation in EPIC to support compliance and facilitate effective care coordination.

Medical Assistant Externship

1 Month
Dr. Robert Cluff, MD | 05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients in the hospital setting, including monitoring vital signs and conducting urinalysis.
  • Prepared exam rooms and sterilized medical instruments for patient appointments
  • Collected vital signs, medical histories, and updated patient charts accurately
  • Assisted physician with routine examinations, procedures, and in-office treatments

Education

Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and EKG Technician Certificate

Contra Costa Medical Career College | 01-2023

- Phlebotomy

Contra Costa Community Out Reach Clinic | Antioch, CA

Collected blood specimens using butterfly and straight needles. Processed and labeled laboratory specimens. Performed venipuncture in accordance with OSHA and CLSI guidelines. Prepared collection trays and maintained laboratory supplies.

Skills

Laboratory specimen collection
Specimen handling and testing
Immunization administration
Vital signs assessment
Patient assessments
Sterilization techniques
Infection control
Medical equipment operation
Diagnostic testing assistance
HIPAA compliance
Insurance verification
Claims processing
Patient scheduling
Care coordination
Interpersonal communication
CPR
Coding support

Certification

Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG Technician, BLS Certified

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
American Sign Language
Limited Working

Timeline

Medical Assistant Specialist

Concentra Urgent Care
02.2026 - CurrentRead More

Contact Center Representative

Planned Parenthood
08.2023 - 07.2025Read More

Medical Assistant Externship

Dr. Robert Cluff, MD
05.2023 - 06.2023Read More

Contra Costa Medical Career College

Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and EKG Technician Certificate
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Contra Costa Community Out Reach Clinic

from Phlebotomy
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Aries Lara