KARLA ESTRADA
Dedicated healthcare professional with experience in direct patient care, medical assisting, patient access services, and healthcare administration. Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs, care coordination, medical documentation, registration, and insurance verification. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Efficient Desired Position with solid foundation in providing clinical and administrative support in healthcare settings. Proven ability to assist in patient care, manage medical records, and support office operations. Demonstrated skill in patient communication and multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
1 Year 5 Months- Provide direct patient care, obtain vital signs, assist with mobility and ADLs, support nursing staff, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Performed blood glucose checks, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Medical Assistant
2 Years 3 Months- Assisted providers with routine procedures, ensuring exam rooms remained stocked, sanitized, and ready for visits.
- Prepared patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs, documenting chief complaints, and updating clinical records.
- Prioritized daily room turnover and front-office tasks to reduce delays in patient care delivery.
Patient Access Representative
2 Years 4 Months- Managed registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and patient service activities.
- Maintained EHR records, scanned documents, and ensured HIPAA-compliant information handling
- Processed incoming calls, routed inquiries, and delivered clear front-desk support
Human Resources Assistant
3 Years 4 Months- Supported recruitment, onboarding, personnel files, and HR administrative functions.
- Coordinated employee onboarding, preparing paperwork, system access, and new-hire orientation materials.
- Scheduled interviews, managed calendars, and communicated candidate updates across hiring teams.
Education
Medical Assistant Certification
Skills
Additional Information
EXTERNSHIP 180 Hours
Viren Shah, MD, October 2022- December 2022