Katherine Orellana
Topsfield
Summary
Detail-oriented and compassionate Medical Assistant with over five years of experience in fast-paced clinical environments. Proven ability to support providers, manage patient flow efficiently, administer injections, and deliver safe, high-quality patient care. Recognized for professionalism, strong clinical skills, and commitment to patient-centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant – Neurosurgery & Spine Center
Lahey Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Room and prepare patients in a high-acuity neurosurgical and spine specialty practice
- Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints
- Assist providers with consultations, post-operative visits, and in-office procedures
- Assist physicians with therapeutic spine injections and procedure-room support
- Coordinate referrals, imaging authorizations, and specialty follow-up care
- Maintain exam and procedure room readiness, sterilize instruments, and uphold infection-control standards
- Deliver compassionate, professional patient care while maintaining HIPAA compliance
Medical Assistant – Adult Urgent Care (Part-Time)
Atrius Health
05.2019 - Current
- Provide front-line patient care in a high-volume urgent care setting
- Perform and document vital signs, EKGs, and patient intake assessments
- Assist providers with examinations, treatments, and minor procedures
- Maintain exam room readiness and infection-control standards
- Deliver compassionate, efficient patient care in a fast-paced environment
Medical Assistant II – OB/GYN
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Prepared patients for examinations and assisted with gynecologic procedures including colposcopies, LEEP procedures, Nexplanon, and IUD insertions
- Obtained and documented vital signs, medical histories, and assisted with patient flow
- Administered immunizations including influenza, COVID-19, and Tdap vaccines
- Managed scheduling and coordination of colposcopy and LEEP referrals and follow-up care
- Served as a resource and trainer for new medical assistant staff
- Maintained sterile instruments and exam room readiness in accordance with infection-control standards
- Provided patient education and ensured HIPAA compliance
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Boston Career Institute
High School Diploma - undefined
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Skills
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Patient Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism & Reliability
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant – Neurosurgery & Spine Center
Lahey Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant II – OB/GYN
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
11.2019 - 03.2023
Medical Assistant – Adult Urgent Care (Part-Time)
Atrius Health
05.2019 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Boston Career Institute