LAURA VASQUEZ
Lynn
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with experience in patient care and clinical procedures, with expertise in phlebotomy, EKGs, and infection control. Bilingual in Spanish and English, facilitating effective communication and patient scheduling. Skilled in inventory management and Microsoft Office, ensuring efficient workflow and compliance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
US COAST GUARD STATION BOSTON
Boston
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient examinations and documented medical histories.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up care.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens for testing.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT- LEAD ASSISTANT
NEWH PRIMARY CARE- MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL
Boston
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Performed laboratory procedures such as drawing blood, preparing specimens for testing, and performing EKGs.
- Assisted physicians and nursing personnel with injections, phlebotomy, and other patient care procedures.
- Managed inventory levels for medical supplies within the practice.
- Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
- Monitored supply inventory for low stock, and worked with staff to reorder.
- Scheduled appointments for patients.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Followed safety protocols for handling hazardous materials and biological specimens.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT, (EXTERNSHIP)
BETH ISRAEL-LAHEY HEALTH PRIMARY CARE
Chestnut Hill
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and supplies.
- Assisted physicians with clinical procedures including suturing, blood draws, and injections.
- Conducted patient intake by measuring vital signs and documenting medical histories.
- Guided patients to exam rooms and explained processes to prepare them for examinations.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up care efficiently.
- Administered treatments such as injections, immunizations, and wound dressings per physician directives.
Education
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CPR/ BLS
MUJERES UNIDAS AVANZADO
US01.2023
CERTIFICATION -
NATIONAL HEALTHCAREER ASSOCIATION
US01.2023
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BAPTIST COLLEGE
US01.2015
Skills
- Urine dip
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Medical terminology
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service skills
- Team player
- Knowledge of accounting practices
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient scheduling
- Time management
- Specimen collection and processing
- Inventory and supply management
- Multitasking and organization
- Injection administration
- Workflow organization
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy
- OB/GYN procedures
- Newborn care
- Pediatric patient care
- Pediatric CPR
- Pediatric phlebotomy
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Fluent
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
US COAST GUARD STATION BOSTON
09.2025 - Current
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT- LEAD ASSISTANT
NEWH PRIMARY CARE- MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL
07.2023 - 09.2025
MEDICAL ASSISTANT, (EXTERNSHIP)
BETH ISRAEL-LAHEY HEALTH PRIMARY CARE
04.2023 - 05.2023
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CPR/ BLS
MUJERES UNIDAS AVANZADO
CERTIFICATION -
NATIONAL HEALTHCAREER ASSOCIATION
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
BAPTIST COLLEGE
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