Paola Lara
Tehachapi
Summary
A bilingual and compassionate person with an Associate's in Cardiac Sonography. Caring, detail-oriented, and collaborative medical team member committed to providing the same level of excellent care to all patients. Critical thinker with exceptional abilities to prioritize tasks efficiently while maintaining high patient care and satisfaction levels.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Access Representative
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
07.2025 - Current
- Greet patients, gather demographics and insurance information, and accurately input into the healthcare facility’s system
- Confirm patient insurance coverage, and explain benefits, co-pay, and deductibles, and assist with necessary forms
- Collect co-pay and other payments, explain billing information, and provide guidance on financial assistance
- Maintain accurate patient records, prepare documentation for both admission and discharge, and communicate important information to appropriate clinical staff
- Familiarity with healthcare software, electronic health records, and data entry system
Manager
McDonald’s
08.2015 - 12.2025
- Maintained working knowledge of the restaurant's policies and procedures
- Served as a team player and communicated frequently with all employees throughout the shift
- Assisted supervisors in identifying and resolving issues in the restaurant
- Exhibit excellent customer service skills with glowing performance reviews
Cardiac Sonography Extern
California Cardiovascular Institute
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
- Write and analyze echo reports
- Accurately recording patient data and test results
- Helping with administrating duties such as cleaning equipment and confirming patient appointments
- Operated transducer and ultrasound machine equipment (Phillips Affiniti 70, GE Vivid E95, Mindray), calibrated settings, and adjusted controls to obtain accurate scans
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiac Sonography
High Desert Medical College
Bakersfield, CA11.2024
Skills
- Basic knowledge of 2D echo, M-mode, and Doppler (color, spectrum, and tissue)
- Equipment proficiency
- Knowledge understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology
- Measuring and analyzing cardiac structures and functions
- Demonstrates exceptional abilities to take on new responsibilities
- Performing tasks that are within the scope of my educational preparation and knowledge
- Determine appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arrange immobilizations and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; select appropriate imaging device
- Basic patient communication skills
- Ability to explain procedures in simple terms
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Patient Access Representative
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
07.2025 - Current
Cardiac Sonography Extern
California Cardiovascular Institute
03.2024 - 10.2024
Manager
McDonald’s
08.2015 - 12.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiac Sonography
High Desert Medical College