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Maria Soto

@mariasoto1

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Lead Medical Assistant delivering patient-focused care, clinical support, and accurate charting.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a healthcare role where I can lead with compassion—supporting patients with intake, clinical tasks, and accurate EMR documentation—while collaborating closely with providers to ensure smooth scheduling, referrals, and authorizations.

I’m a Lead Medical Assistant and Clinical Supervisor with years of experience supporting patients and providers in fast-paced healthcare settings. I’m bilingual in Spanish and English, and I bring a steady, organized approach to intake, follow-through, and customer service.

In back-office and clinical roles, I handle patient check-in and check-out, vital signs, urinalysis, EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and scheduling. I also assist with procedures, sterilize instruments, and prep charts and information to keep visits running smoothly.

I’m experienced with clinical documentation in EMR systems and with care coordination tasks like referrals and authorizations. I’ve supported prior authorizations, insurance authorizations, and referral workflows while maintaining accurate, easy-to-access records.

As a lead, I’ve coordinated medical assistant schedules and coverage and provided hands-on support for both medical and aesthetic needs. I’m committed to dependable care, clear communication, and timely decisions that help patients feel supported from start to finish.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Front Office Secretary

Builders Knowledge Unique Custom Building

Dec 2023 - Aug 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Maintained an organized filing and correspondence system, handling calls and emails/faxes to support the front office workflow. Coordinated communication to ensure timely information flow for customers and staff.

Scheduling Correspondence Management Phone Reception Email Fax Handling Filing & Records Customer Service Data Entry Administrative Support

Clinical Supervisor & Lead MA

Lumina Vein & Aesthetics

Jun 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 6 months)

Provided patient intake and vital-sign support, and assisted with Venus procedures while ensuring instruments were sterilized. Managed check-in/check-out and supported patients with medical and aesthetic needs.

Patient Intake Vital Signs Sterilization Phlebotomy Patient Check In

Lead Medical Assistant

Lumina Vein & Aesthetics

Jun 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 6 months)

Served as clinical supervisor and lead medical assistant, coordinating patient check-in/out and assisting with medical and aesthetic needs. Performed vital signs, supported Venus procedures, and sterilized instruments to maintain clinical readiness.

Vital Signs Patient Check In Venus Procedure Assistance Clinical Leadership Patient Support

Back Office Medical Assistant

Centura Health Medical Center & Highlands Medical

Mar 2018 - May 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Performed back-office clinical duties including vital signs, urinalysis, cultures, EKG, PFTs, and phlebotomy. Supported the provider with injections, scheduling, chart preparation, referrals, and prior authorizations.

EMR Vital Signs Urinalysis Cultures Phlebotomy Scheduling Prior Authorizations

Back Office Medical Assistant

Colorado Springs Family Practice

Oct 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 5 months)

Supported the provider by completing EMR documentation, vital signs, injections, and chart prep for office visits. Managed referrals and authorizations for medications and procedures while assisting with patient needs.

EMR Vital Signs Referrals Prior Authorizations Chart Preparation Patient Support

Lead Medical Assistant

Associates in Gastroenterology

Sep 2013 - Oct 2016 (3 years 1 month)

Led medical assistant scheduling and coverage while performing clinical support tasks for patient visits. Completed EMR documentation, vital signs, provider assistance, referrals, authorizations, and chart preparation.

Lead Coordination EMR Vital Signs Referrals Prior Authorizations Biologics Support Chart Preparation Scheduling

Back Office Medical Assistant

Mandello Family Clinic

Jul 2009 - Sep 2013 (4 years 2 months)

Provided back-office medical assistance including EMR updates, vital signs, urinalysis, cultures, EKGs, phlebotomy, and scheduling support. Answered phones and completed charting and appointment booking for patient visits.

EMR Vital Signs Urinalysis Cultures Phlebotomy Charted Scheduling Phone Reception

Urgent Care Lead Medical Assistant

BayState Medical Center

Feb 2001 - Dec 2007 (6 years 10 months)

Served as a lead medical assistant supporting both adult and pediatric urgent care workflows. Performed phlebotomy, vital signs, urinalysis, cultures, EKG, scheduling, and charting, while also covering lead records and front desk support.

Phlebotomy Vital Signs Urinalysis Cultures Scheduling Charted Records Management Front Desk Support