Lara Faria
Newark
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ED Scribe
ScribeAmerica at Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack
08.2023 - Current
- Streamlined patient care by diligently documenting medical histories and physical exams
- Collaborated with physicians, reducing patient wait times through efficient workflow
- Utilized medical terminology for precise transcription of physician interactions
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations for swift and accurate data entry
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing timely, accurate data to medical staff.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to patient data security.
- Provided support services including troubleshooting issues related to use of Epic applications.
Notary Public
Self Employed
New Jersey
03.2023 - Current
- Educated customers about the process and requirements for notarization.
- Maintained records of all notarial acts performed.
- Prepared and notarized legal documents such as deeds, contracts, agreements and lien waivers.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality standards at all times while handling sensitive information.
- Attested to the authenticity of signatures on official documents.
- Ensured that all signers understood the contents of documents they were signing.
Invoicing Clerk
FF ONE Cleaning Services & Empire LC Builders Corp
New Jersey
06.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated proficiency in handling invoicing tasks
- Analyzed past due accounts and determined necessary collection actions .
- Provided customer service regarding billing inquiries or issues via phone or email correspondence.
- Successfully reduce invoice errors through meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various invoicing software
- Resolved complex billing issues, improving client satisfaction.
- Maintained up-to-date billing system.
Research Assistant
Mena Lab
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared behavioral experiments
- Animal care of mice in feeding and cleaning out cages
- Shadowed inter-cranial injections, perfusions, and brain slicing procedures for brain collection
- Contributing to research data collection in peer-reviewed publications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
Covid-19 Swabber
Salerno Medical Associates
East Orange
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed accurate and efficient Covid-19 swabbing in a high-volume setting
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols, minimizing cross-contamination risks
- Quickly adapted to changing guidelines and procedures in response to evolving pandemic conditions
- Provided compassionate patient care, easing anxiety during testing procedures.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by accurately labeling each sample according to protocol.
- Maintained an organized workspace throughout the day while carrying out swabbing duties.
- Administered nasal or throat swabs as required per established protocols for each patient tested.
Child Care Worker
Alice's Friendly Daycare
Newark
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Delivered child care services with empathy at Alice's Friendly Daycare
- Implemented innovative play-based learning activities, enhancing cognitive development
- Achieved improvement in children's social skills through collaborative activities
- Resolved conflicts among children using supportive and authoritative strategies
- Boosted parents' satisfaction through detailed communication and feedback.
- Encouraged language development skills by engaging in conversations with the children about their day-to-day experiences.
- Developed and implemented activities to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of children.
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children in my care.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote socialization among peers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience
Rutgers University Newark
Newark, New Jersey05.2023
Skills
- Scheduling
- Record-keeping
- Financial reporting
- Problem-solving
- Saliva Sample Collection
- Data Entry
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Documentation skills
- FLUENT IN Portuguese
- Clinical assistance
- Social skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Effective communication abilities
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Document Verification
- Recordkeeping skills
- Records Management
Affiliations
- Volunteering at Hospice of New Jersey
- Volunteering at Crisis Textline
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
ED Scribe
ScribeAmerica at Hackensack University Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Notary Public
Self Employed
03.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Mena Lab
12.2021 - 10.2022
Covid-19 Swabber
Salerno Medical Associates
12.2021 - 01.2022
Invoicing Clerk
FF ONE Cleaning Services & Empire LC Builders Corp
06.2020 - Current
Child Care Worker
Alice's Friendly Daycare
11.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience
Rutgers University Newark