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Kayla Ahl

Irvine,CA

Summary

Motivated pre-med student with great communication and critical thinking abilities. Successful at approaching and solving various problems with practical solutions. Team-oriented and ready to learn. Currently working towards obtaining certification as a Medical Assistant to gain more hands on experience in the medical field.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secretary

Arya Wholesale
Reseda, CA
10.2021 - Current
  • Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via email or telephone in a polite and professional manner.
  • Reviewed billing statements for accuracy prior to submitting them for payment processing.
  • Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
  • Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
  • Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
  • Managed calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the office.

Internship Student

Coastal Primary Care
Huntington Beach, California
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Greeted patients and scheduled appointments.
  • Filled out forms related to disability claims or insurance reimbursements.
  • Verified insurance coverage and managed billing processes.
  • Maintained a clean reception area by tidying up furniture and organizing magazines.
  • Processed payments from patients or third-party payers using electronic payment systems.
  • Assisted with scheduling surgeries or tests when requested.
  • Assisted physicians with procedures as needed.
  • Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Received and screened telephone calls and visitors by determining or addressing needs.
  • Managed accounts receivable by submitting bills to insurance companies on behalf of patients.
  • Created new patient charts in accordance with office protocol.
  • Organized filing systems to store patient data securely.

Volunteer Shelter Outreach

Refugee Health Alliance
Tijuana, B.C
  • Tracked usage statistics such as number of visitors per day and most popular genres.
  • Greeted visitors at reception area of hospital and clinic.
  • Assisted with the interpretation of verbal communication between doctors and patients.
  • Interpreted during teleconferences between doctors and patients.
  • Organized and maintained patient records in both languages.

Volunteer

Orange County Eye Project
Orange, California
  • Interpreted spoken Spanish into English at medical appointments.
  • Provided support to physicians during examinations by preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments and retrieving patient charts.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient visits including visit type, chief complaint, medications and allergies.
  • Assisted ophthalmologist with patient care by taking detailed medical histories, gathering pertinent data and entering information into the electronic health record.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06-2025

High School Diploma -

Downey High School
Downey, CA
06-2021

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Critical thinker
  • Scheduling
  • Recordkeeping
  • Supply Restocking
  • Administrative tasks
  • Tech-Savvy
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Spanish Fluency
  • Data Management
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • Currently taking courses to obtain Medical Assistant license through NHA. Expected to be certified by December 2024.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Persian
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Internship Student

Coastal Primary Care
12.2022 - 12.2023

Secretary

Arya Wholesale
10.2021 - Current

Volunteer Shelter Outreach

Refugee Health Alliance

Volunteer

Orange County Eye Project

Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

University of California, Irvine

High School Diploma -

Downey High School
Kayla Ahl