Cynthia Ann Lara
Hutto
Summary
Dynamic Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with extensive experience at Harbor Health, excelling in patient care coordination and EMR management. Proven ability to enhance clinic efficiency through effective scheduling and compassionate patient engagement. Recognized for strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Harbor Health
Round Rock
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and documented behaviors for healthcare supervisor updates.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments, events, and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in conversation and activities while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained supervision of residents needing assistance to ensure safety.
- Managed household tasks including cleaning, laundry, errands, and grocery shopping to ensure adequate supplies.
- Planned nutritious meals, purchased ingredients, and prepared food for client wellbeing.
- Educated patients on safe use of ambulation devices to promote independence.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and appointment confirmations to enhance clinic efficiency.
Medical Assistant
First Fruits Medical Linic
Beeville
02.2016 - 08.2025
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient privacy protection.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, and billing processes to streamline operations.
- Managed appointment bookings using Practice Fusion for efficient patient flow.
- Collected and organized patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Facilitated communication with pharmacies regarding prescription submissions and refills.
- Directed patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician evaluations.
- Restocked medical rooms with necessary supplies to maintain operational readiness.
- Answered phone inquiries, provided office information, and directed calls appropriately.
Medical Assistant
Tots And Teens Pediatrics
Corpus Christi
06.2013 - 03.2016
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
Education
GED -
A C Jones High School
Beeville, TX07.2001
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Medical office administration
- Simple Dressings
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Electronic health records
- CPR
- Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
- Payment collection
- Phlebotomy
- Respiratory therapy functions
- Assisting with physical exams
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding assistance expert
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Records Management
- Patient scheduling
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Insurance verification
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care coordination
- Supply inventory management
- Front office administration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Customer service
- Payment collection and processing
- Co-pay collection
- Patient screening
- Patient assessments and care
- Patient care
- Computer skills
- Flexible schedule
- Medical office software
- Medical records confidentiality
- Problem-solving
- Accounts payable
- Insurance billing procedures
- Data confidentiality
- Document management
- Front desk management
- Medical terminologies
- Regulatory compliance
- Healthcare compliance
- Mail distribution
- Follow-up skills
- Positive attitude
- Transcription
- Medical office equipment
- Patient relations
- Insurance authorizations
- Emergency procedures
- Medical software applications
- Multi-line telephone management
- Phone and email etiquette
- Industry software applications
- Records management
- Medical transcription
- E-prescribing systems
- Multitasking and organization
- Medical reception
- EMR software
- Payment reconciliation
- Team leadership
- Patient registration
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
- Specimen collection
- Patient charting
- Reception management
- Accounting
- Biohazard waste disposal
- Prior authorization requests
- Accounts receivable
- Physician assistance
- Healthcare coding competency
- Clinical and administrative support
- Appointment coordination
- Spreadsheet tracking
Languages
Spanish
Certification
certified medical assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Harbor Health
08.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
First Fruits Medical Linic
02.2016 - 08.2025
Medical Assistant
Tots And Teens Pediatrics
06.2013 - 03.2016
GED -
A C Jones High School