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Paola Iglesias

Stevenson Ranch

Summary

Experienced and dependable healthcare professional with over 11 years in medical assistance, patient care, and administrative coordination. Known for exceptional organizational skills, workflow optimization, and team leadership. Proven track record in patient outreach, staff training, and supporting high-functioning medical teams. Seeking to leverage clinical and administrative expertise to contribute, in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Supervisor

UCLA Health
08.2025 - Current

Primary Care and Specialty Care (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, & Rheumatology)

Specialty Care (Nephrology and Cardiology)

  • Coordinated scheduling for multiple departments, optimizing appointment availability and staff resources.
  • Facilitated effective communication between administrative and clinical teams to enhance workflow and patient care.
  • Monitored and maintained inventory levels for office supplies and medical equipment, ensuring operational efficiency.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, software applications.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Supervised administrative staff, ensuring effective task delegation and performance monitoring.
  • Facilitated weekly staff meetings to discuss ongoing projects, address concerns, and share updates from various departments within the organization.

Medical Assistant Primary Care

UCLA Health
05.2023 - 07.2025
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures, policies, and health care maintenance metrics.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
  • Cash control reconciliation, assist with front desk coverage (check-in/ check-out, and updating patient insurance)
  • Manage projects and collaborated with team members across different operating systems using different platforms like Microsoft Teams and Windows.
  • Completed referral and scheduling registration training.
  • CAD100r
  • ELREF 101
  • Complete HMO referrals for specialty medications.
  • Training with medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 coding

Medical Assistant Primary and Specialty Care

UCLA Health
06.2021 - 04.2023
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing, and scanning documents.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Educate patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions after the visit.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Care Coordinator Primary Care

Facey Medical Group
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
  • Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Led patient outreach initiatives to promote preventative care, increasing CEI compliance (Health Maintenance)
  • Collaborated with management to maintain daily operations.

Certified Medical Assistant Primary Care

Facey Medical Group
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit, and record medical history.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature, and blood pressure.

Lead Certified Medical Assistant Endocrinology

Lakeside Community Healthcare
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Maintained accurate records on in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring full data integrity throughout process.
  • Facilitated referrals to other healthcare providers and resources to bridge service gaps.
  • Assisted with completion of referral forms and verified data accuracy and completion.

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma -

Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA
04.2014

High School Diploma - undefined

John Burrough High School
Burbank, CA
05.2012

Skills

  • Staff Supervision & Task Delegation
  • Workflow & Protocol Development
  • Patient Care & Clinical Support
  • Training & Onboarding
  • Office Administration & Scheduling
  • EHR Proficiency EPIC (CareConnect)
  • Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Referrals Submission

Timeline

Administrative Supervisor

UCLA Health
08.2025 - Current

Medical Assistant Primary Care

UCLA Health
05.2023 - 07.2025

Medical Assistant Primary and Specialty Care

UCLA Health
06.2021 - 04.2023

Care Coordinator Primary Care

Facey Medical Group
02.2020 - 06.2021

Certified Medical Assistant Primary Care

Facey Medical Group
02.2019 - 02.2020

Lead Certified Medical Assistant Endocrinology

Lakeside Community Healthcare
05.2017 - 01.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

John Burrough High School

Medical Assistant Diploma -

Concorde Career College