Lorena Lara
Anaheim
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant with over three years of experience in diverse clinical and acute care environments, including oncology, urgent care, and transitional medical facilities. Proficient in patient intake, medication administration, and EMR documentation, with a strong ability to manage high-stress medical situations with empathy and professionalism. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining a focus on efficiency and accuracy in all tasks. Eager to contribute expertise in a dynamic healthcare setting that values compassionate service and teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coordination Assistant
Illumination Foundation
07.2024 - Current
- Perform patient intakes and verify medical readiness for discharge from hospitals.
- Monitor vitals and assess changes in patient conditions throughout assigned shifts.
- Coordinate care by linking patients to insurance, PCPs, specialists, and referrals.
- Prepare Exit Reports with medication lists, future appointments, and medical resources.
- Administer medications per provider orders.
Medical Assistant (Oncology)
Los Angeles Cancer Network
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Administered growth factor injections and performed venipuncture for oncology patients.
- Completed CBC testing, specimen handling, and maintained clinical logs.
- Verified medical records and supported the care team with procedure preparation.
Medical Assistant
Xpress Urgent Care
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed vitals, injections, blood draws, and assisted with minor procedures.
- Managed front desk workflows including patient check in and insurance verification.
- Maintained exam room sanitation and sterilized equipment.
Medical Assistant Intern
Anaheim Weight Control Clinic
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed body scans, vitals, IM injections, and medication monitoring.
- Increased clinic efficiency by improving the organizational system and sanitation process.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
UEI College
07.2021
Skills
- Vital Signs & Patient Assessment
- Venipuncture / Phlebotomy / Injections
- Medication Handling & Administration
- EMR / EHR Systems & Documentation
- Wound Care & Specimen Collection
- Patient Scheduling, Referrals & Insurance Verification
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Medication administration
- Oncology care procedures
- CBC testing
- Specimen handling
- Medical records verification
- Front desk management
- Infection control practices
- Organizational efficiency improvement
- Clinical log maintenance
- Insurance verification
- Exit report preparation
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- Medical Assistant Certification — UEI College (2021)
- BLS — American Heart Association
- DOT Certification — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (2022)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Coordination Assistant
Illumination Foundation
07.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant (Oncology)
Los Angeles Cancer Network
08.2022 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Xpress Urgent Care
12.2021 - 02.2023
Medical Assistant Intern
Anaheim Weight Control Clinic
05.2021 - 08.2021
Medical Assistant Diploma -
UEI College