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CAROLINA ZATARAIN

Temecula,CA

Summary

Experienced administrative professional prepared for this role with strong background in office management, scheduling, and communication. Skilled in handling multiple tasks efficiently, ensuring smooth operations, and supporting executive teams. Team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs drive consistent achievement of organizational goals. Known for reliability and fostering positive work environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant III – Sterile Processing Department

Kaiser Permanente
San Marcos, CA
11.2024 - Current
  • Lead and coordinate department clerks, ensuring efficient workflow and operational continuity across multiple medical centers.
  • Provide executive-level administrative support to department leadership.
  • Manage payroll, scheduling, and compliance documentation for three facilities.
  • Administer ADA, FMLA, LOA, and workers’ compensation processes.
  • Oversee calendars, expense reporting, and meeting logistics.
  • Support committee operations and process new hire access requests.

Administrative Assistant III – Nursing Administration

Kaiser Permanente
San Marcos, CA
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Directed daily operations of the nursing administration office.
  • Supported RNC and ACNE-led committees, ensuring timely documentation and follow-through.
  • Coordinated meetings, compliance reporting, and administrative workflows.
  • Processed new hire access requests and maintained supply standards.

Bilingual Clinical Clerk II

Kaiser Permanente
San Marcos, CA
11.2020 - 08.2024
  • Maintained confidential patient records and supported patient inquiries using bilingual communication.
  • Developed financial tracking tools and managed supply requisitions.
  • Provided administrative support for scheduling, reporting, and multi-project coordination.
  • Ensured adherence to HIPAA and internal data quality standards.

Medical Office Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente
El Cajon, CA
01.2018 - 11.2020
  • Scheduled appointments, verified insurance, and supported clinical documentation.
  • Administered treatments and processed referrals under physician direction.
  • Maintained infection control standards and transcribed medical records.

Shift Lead Medical Assistant II

Rady Children’s Hospital
San Diego, CA
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Served as Lead Medical Assistant supporting two orthopedic physicians.
  • Oversaw patient scheduling, insurance verification, and clinical documentation.
  • Administered treatments and processed referrals.
  • Maintained infection control standards and transcribed medical records.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

University of Phoenix
05-2026

Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) - undefined

University of Phoenix
07-2024

Skills

  • Healthcare Operations Management
  • Executive & Physician Support
  • Team Leadership Payroll & Scheduling Oversight
  • Regulatory Documentation
  • Data Reporting EMR Access Management
  • Committee Administration
  • Records Management Supply Chain Oversight
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Bilingual Communication

Accomplishments

  • Policy Development - Developed and implemented employee manual outlining all proper business procedures and office policies.
  • Scheduling - Organized technician schedule for customer jobs.
  • Completed payroll for staff of 45 direct reports.
  • Coordinated weekly project team meetings and drafted agendas to increase meeting efficiency.
  • Managed Department Clerk area.
  • Training - Responsible for training all new employees to ensure continued quality of customer service.
  • Human Resources - Recorded and filed employee benefit, salary and annual evaluation information.
  • Designed a more efficient Excel template to track and manage office personnel calendars and daily meetings.

Certification

  • Member, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • CPR Certified
  • QBS Bilingual Certification
  • UBT Member, Kaiser Permanente

LANGUAGES

Spanish: Professional Proficiency
English: Native Proficiency

Timeline

Administrative Assistant III – Sterile Processing Department

Kaiser Permanente
11.2024 - Current

Administrative Assistant III – Nursing Administration

Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - 11.2024

Bilingual Clinical Clerk II

Kaiser Permanente
11.2020 - 08.2024

Medical Office Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - 11.2020

Shift Lead Medical Assistant II

Rady Children’s Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) - undefined

University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

University of Phoenix