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Emma Lara

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Hardworking medical administrative professional offers great people skills, organized file management and deep understanding of patient protections. Enhances office operations by staying on top of patient and staff needs. Experience with electronic recordkeeping and insurance documentation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

OCEANA GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES
Corona, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
  • Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
  • Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
  • Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
  • Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.

Behavioral Therapist

EXPERT ABA
San Bernardino, CA
09.2019 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
  • Identified potential triggers that may lead to negative behaviors and provided strategies for avoiding them.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, providing psycho-education and encouraging positive behavior change.
  • Implemented evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy or applied behavior analysis.
  • Created a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore difficult emotions or behaviors.
  • Conducted assessments of client's social, emotional, educational and behavioral functioning in order to develop treatment plans.
  • Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
  • Conducted programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
  • Provided guidance and support to families, helping them better understand the needs of their children with behavioral challenges.
  • Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
  • Advised clients on how to manage stress, anxiety and depression through healthy coping skills.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mt San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Citrus Hill High School
Perris, CA
05-2016

Skills

  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Medical Terminology
  • Inventory Management
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Payment Collection
  • Phlebotomy
  • Patient Flow Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Data Entry
  • Medical Billing
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Specimens Collection and Processing
  • Account Management
  • Vital Sign Monitors
  • Adaptable
  • CPR
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Understands Medical Procedures
  • Clinical Applications
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Quick Problem Solver
  • Customer Service
  • Patient-Handling Equipment
  • Patient Management

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Assistant

OCEANA GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES
09.2023 - Current

Behavioral Therapist

EXPERT ABA
09.2019 - 12.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mt San Jacinto College

High School Diploma -

Citrus Hill High School

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