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BETTY GONZALEZ

Virginia,VA

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

GPW Health Center
Manassas, VA
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
  • Administer injections, such as vaccines, as directed by a medical provider an in accordance with GPW Health Center protocols.
  • Assists with patient care as directed by the medical provider. Accurately translates to facilitate medical provider/patient communication when appropriate.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.

Phlebotomy Technician

Labcorp of America Corp
Fairfax, VA
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • Performed venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages.
  • Collected blood samples in a safe and sanitary manner according to established procedures.
  • Labeled specimen containers with patient information accurately and legibly.
  • Prepared paperwork for laboratory orders, including appropriate coding.
  • Ensured that equipment was properly maintained and sterilized between uses.
  • Processed specimens to ensure accurate results.
  • Verified patient identification prior to collection of specimens using two forms of ID verification.
  • Maintained records of specimens taken, test results, or other pertinent information in an organized fashion.

Medical Assistant

Urgent Care Medical Access
Alexandria, VA
05.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.

Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente
Springfield, VA
05.2010 - 05.2015
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.

Patient Care Technician

Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA
11.2001 - 05.2010
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
  • Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair as needed.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant -

U. S. Career Institute
02-2023

Vocational in English As A Second Language -

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
04-2003

High School Diploma -

Instituto Hondureno De Cultura Interamericana
Honduras C. A.
06-1991

Skills

  • Clinical application
  • Immunization Administration
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Certification

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Eff. Date 09/17/2023 Exp. Date 09/17/2025

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

GPW Health Center
02.2023 - Current

Phlebotomy Technician

Labcorp of America Corp
02.2021 - 02.2023

Medical Assistant

Urgent Care Medical Access
05.2020 - 02.2021

Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente
05.2010 - 05.2015

Patient Care Technician

Inova Fairfax Hospital
11.2001 - 05.2010

Certified Medical Assistant -

U. S. Career Institute

Vocational in English As A Second Language -

Northern Virginia Community College

High School Diploma -

Instituto Hondureno De Cultura Interamericana

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