Lesly Barahona
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic healthcare operations leader with more than a decade of clinical, administrative, and supervisory experience driving performance improvement, provider engagement, and operational excellence. Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, implement quality and risk-adjustment initiatives, streamline workflows, and support practice transformation across diverse healthcare environments. Adept at developing provider relationships, analyzing quality data, improving documentation integrity, and implementing standardized processes that elevate organizational, clinical, and financial outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant / Administrative Support
UCLA Health
05.2024 - Current
- Partner with physicians, clinic managers, and administrative leaders to support operational quality initiatives and improve patient throughput.
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation ensuring proper coding, billing, and compliance to support organizational quality and risk-adjustment accuracy.
- Triage high-volume patient calls, prior authorizations, referrals, and care coordination tasks to reduce care gaps and support continuity of care.
- Apply standardized clinical workflows and contribute feedback to enhance patient experience and operational efficiency.
Clinical Supervisor / Medical Assistant
Cedars-Sinai Medical Group
11.2016 - 10.2023
- Led clinical and administrative functions for a large specialty practice, supervising 40+ staff and ensuring alignment with quality, compliance, and operational standards.
- Facilitated provider engagement by coordinating performance reviews, documentation audits, and workflow assessments targeted at quality improvement goals.
- Implemented operational policies that improved efficiency, reduced overtime costs, and enhanced provider satisfaction.
- Collaborated with leadership on budget planning, resource allocation, and departmental performance strategies.
- Delivered staff training on documentation integrity, infection control, and compliance requirements.
Program Coordinator / Medical Assistant
AltaMed / Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Supported program and provider performance through scheduling, communications, and operational coordination.
- Reviewed and analyzed patient and program data to identify service gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Participated in community outreach and patient-engagement initiatives.
- Prepared compliance documentation, grant tracking, and operational reporting.
Medical Assistant / Front Office Coordinator
FPA Women’s Health
09.2008 - 02.2012
- Delivered both administrative and clinical support, optimizing patient scheduling, documentation accuracy, and front-office operations.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory compliance, documentation standards, and insurance verification accuracy.
- Supported workflow improvements that enhanced efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2026
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Sonography
West Coast Ultrasound Institute
Los Angeles, CA01.2023
Certified Medical Assistant -
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA01.2006
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PA01.2005
Skills
- Provider Engagement & Coaching
- Quality Improvement & Risk Adjustment
- Value-Based Care & Managed Care Models
- Performance Metrics & Data Analytics
- Workflow Optimization & Practice Transformation
- Leadership, Training & Competency Development
- EMR Expertise (Epic, NexGen)
- Regulatory Compliance & Documentation Accuracy
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Development & Implementation
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Additional Qualifications
- EMR Systems: Epic, NexGen
- Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio
- Strong leadership, communication, and provider-relations skills
- Reliable, collaborative, and committed to operational excellence
Timeline
Medical Assistant / Administrative Support
UCLA Health
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Supervisor / Medical Assistant
Cedars-Sinai Medical Group
11.2016 - 10.2023
Program Coordinator / Medical Assistant
AltaMed / Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
03.2014 - 04.2016
Medical Assistant / Front Office Coordinator
FPA Women’s Health
09.2008 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Sonography
West Coast Ultrasound Institute
Certified Medical Assistant -
American Career College
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School