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Paula Larios

@paulalarios

Quality improvement specialist focused on clinical documentation compliance and data-driven audits.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role focused on clinical documentation quality and compliance where I can use audits, dashboards, and training to improve patient care and regulatory adherence.

I am a quality improvement specialist with focused experience in clinical documentation audits, compliance, and program evaluation within behavioral health settings. My work centers on ensuring adherence to federal, state, and organizational standards while improving documentation accuracy across residential and outpatient sites.

I have created audit tools, trackers, dashboards, and KPI reports using Excel to support leadership decision-making and compliance monitoring. I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage staff training to meet regulatory standards, and coordinate legal and medical record requests.

Currently completing an M.A. in Clinical Psychology (LMFT track), I also hold an RADT-I certification and bring hands-on experience in trend analysis, discharge log monitoring, and program evaluations that drive measurable quality improvements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

LC
Current

Quality Improvement Specialist

L.A. CADA

May 2025 - Present (8 months)

Manages client medical and detox chart audits and program evaluations across residential and outpatient sites to ensure compliance with state, federal, and organizational standards; created dashboards and KPI reports to inform leadership and supported legal record requests.

LC

Medical Quality Assurance Specialist

L.A. CADA

Dec 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Directed clinical documentation audits and analyzed chart data to identify documentation trends and risk areas, ensuring SAPC/CARF and regulatory compliance while coordinating multidisciplinary improvements and staff training.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pepperdine University logoPU

Pepperdine University

Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology

2025 -

Pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (LMFT track), expected completion in 2027.

California State University, Fullerton logoCF

California State University, Fullerton

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, conferred in 2021.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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