Lara Jawad
Tyrone,GA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant with experience in direct patient care and medical office operations. Committed to high standards of patient satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence. Builds strong patient rapport through clear communication and professionalism. Experienced in assisting providers with patient examinations, obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens, and preparing treatment rooms to support efficient, high-quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Medical Assistant
Physicians Express Care - Urgent care
Woodstock, Georgia
06.2024 - Current
- Cross-trained team member in a high-volume urgent care setting, functioning as both receptionist and medical assistant based on clinic needs.
- Roomed patients; obtained vital signs, chief complaints, and brief histories; assisted providers during in-office procedures and chaperoned exams.
- Collected specimens, performed rapid in-house testing, and prepared laboratory samples (PCR, cultures) for external laboratory processing.
- Accurately documented clinical and administrative information in the EMR while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance.
- Managed front-desk operations including patient registration, insurance verification (RTE), payment processing, and multi-line phone support.
- Opened and closed clinic as a key holder; maintained clean, stocked exam rooms and supported efficient daily clinic workflow.
Sales Associate
Jones Pharmacy
Fayetteville, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
Shift Leader
Vitality Bowls
Peachtree City, USA
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Supervised, motivated and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Uphold company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelors in Biology With A Pre-health Focus
Kennesaw State University
05-2026
High School Diploma -
Sandy Creek High School
05.2022
Skills
- team collaboration
- Patient care assistance
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Vital signs and examinations
- Patient assessments and care
- Inventory control procedures
Certification
HIPPA certification
Languages
- English
- Arabic, Native/Bilingual
- Spanish, Limited
Activities
- Roses Organization ~ Fundraising Leadership position
- Head of Relations management of Roche Room Foundation
- Volunteering with Fulton County Animal services
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Physicians Express Care - Urgent care
06.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Jones Pharmacy
01.2023 - Current
Shift Leader
Vitality Bowls
05.2020 - 01.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelors in Biology With A Pre-health Focus
Kennesaw State University
High School Diploma -
Sandy Creek High School