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Work History
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Certification
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Karla Valladares Lorenzo

Los Angeles,California

Summary

As a patient coordinator, I am motivated to work with patients, families, and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable, and collaborative professional wanting to serve the diverse needs of patients through active communication and responsive engagement with healthcare services and policymakers. While maintaining the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and regulatory compliance to ease common stressors and de-escalate potential conflicts.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Coordinator

Skin and Beauty Center LLC.
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed sensitive patient information with strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns, answering questions, and ensuring patient satisfaction with their care experience at the clinic.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
  • Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
  • Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create seamless transitions between various stages of treatment plans, enhancing continuity of care.
  • Implemented patient feedback mechanisms, leading to service enhancements and increased patient satisfaction.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by coordinating timely care and addressing individual needs.
  • Resolved patient concerns and complaints with empathy and professionalism, restoring trust in healthcare services.

Front Desk Coordinator

KIPP SoCal
05.2020 - 07.2022
  • Ensured accurate billing by carefully reviewing invoices before issuing them to clients or submitting payment requests internally.
  • Greeted visitors and families upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive client information in accordance with company policies.
  • Scheduled appointments in the computer system.
  • Maintained a clean, organized reception area, creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
  • Maintained office supplies by taking inventory and submitting orders for low-stock items.
  • Provided administrative support to management staff, contributing to overall office productivity.
  • Handled high volumes of incoming calls, directing callers to appropriate departments.
  • Read and responded to emails, answered telephone calls on a multi-line phone system and transferred callers.
  • I greeted guests at the front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing the check-in process.

Office Clerk

Camino Nuevo High School – Miramar Campus
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Performed day-to-day office tasks such as:
  • Answering multi-line phone calls, filtering calls, and referring to the appropriate administrator
  • Managed and scheduled calendars for the principal and other school administrators.
  • Supported with student enrollment and transfer process
  • Supported Data entry and organization of student records, behavior logs, and services
  • Managed the student and guest office traffic
  • Supported and supervised during student's breakfast, lunch, Afterschool time, and passing.
  • Help schedule, organize, and supervise school events

Sales Associate

Sketchers
11.2013 - 06.2014
  • Cash handling of register with over $200
  • Represented the store professionally and positively.
  • Determined appropriate selling techniques to increase sales.
  • Responding quickly and resourcefully to customer requests or concerns.
  • Serving multiple customers in a short period.
  • Carrying out re-merchandising, display, and price markdown duties.
  • Creating and maintaining long-term relationships with regular customers.
  • Organizing the display of merchandise.
  • Participating in physical inventory counts.

Cashier

Office Depot
02.2013 - 11.2013
  • Managed Closing Shift register with over $200
  • Engage customers to provide them with what they need in terms of product and quality services
  • Promote brands when instructed
  • Process transactions in a time-efficient manner
  • Maintain work area in terms of cleanliness and hygiene Identified customer needs and wants, and reacted aptly

Education

Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration

Glendale Community Colleges
Glendale, California
07.2025

High school Diploma -

Camino Nuevo High School
Los Angeles, CA
06.2008

Skills

  • Bilingual Proficient – Spanish Language Written, Verbal, and Interpersonal Skills
  • Advance - Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, Publisher, Access
  • Multi-line phone systems handle large volumes of calls
  • Proficient Windows/ MAC System
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Organizational Skills
  • Insurance Verification
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Patient Records Management

References

  • Heidi Albi (213) 271-3191, Founding Business Operations Manager
  • Azatuhi Sulyan (220) 270-3032, Office Manager
  • Carmen Santiago ( 626) 407-7473, Co-Worker

Certification

  • Certified , [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Patient Care Coordinator

Skin and Beauty Center LLC.
02.2024 - Current

Front Desk Coordinator

KIPP SoCal
05.2020 - 07.2022

Office Clerk

Camino Nuevo High School – Miramar Campus
08.2014 - 06.2015

Sales Associate

Sketchers
11.2013 - 06.2014

Cashier

Office Depot
02.2013 - 11.2013

Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration

Glendale Community Colleges

High school Diploma -

Camino Nuevo High School
  • Certified , [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Karla Valladares Lorenzo