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Brenda Ignacio-Gonzalez

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Motivated, driven, and passionate Bilingual English/Spanish Medical Assistant graduate. Committed to providing all patients with outstanding care and support to help improve their quality of life. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues to foster a friendly and caring environment. Enthusiastic to obtain a position as a medical assistant. Adaptable to working with different providers, locations, and departments. Looking to further my education in all aspects needed for reliable patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Lakeland Regional Health
3015 Lakeland Highland Rd Lakeland Fl 33803
07.2023 - Current

-Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits, optimizing clinic scheduling processes.

-Verifying insurance through Epic

-Trained new staff on clinical protocols and office procedures, fostering team competency and cohesion.

-Placing referrals with correct diagnosis codes, CPT codes, “referred to provider” information, etc.

-Strengthened team collaboration by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing insights on process improvements, and offering assistance to colleagues when needed.

-Calling insurances for patients “prior authorization”

-Level 2 CMA

-Administered patient care, including vital signs and medical histories, ensuring accurate data collection.

-Assisted healthcare providers during examinations and procedures, enhancing patient comfort and workflow efficiency.

-Managed electronic health records, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy of patient information.

Cashier

Bed Bath & Beyond
Lakeland, FL
06.2021 - Current
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.

Medical Assistant

Advance Internal Medicine Care
Lakeland, FL
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Successfully completed 120 hours of externship during the Medical Assistant program at Florida Technical College
  • Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures
  • Urinalysis, EKG, ECG, charting/documentations, vital signs, measurement, EHR - Simchart and injection
  • Securing patient information, while following HIPPA guidelines and maintain patient's confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records

Education

Medical Assistant - undefined

Florida Technical College
Lakeland, FL
05.2023

Skills

  • Aseptic Technique
  • Surgical Tray Set Ups
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Specimen Collection
  • Phlebotomy
  • Injections
  • Snellen Eye Chart
  • Telephone Triage
  • Throat Cultures
  • Basic Wound Care
  • EKG & Vital Signs
  • Patient Preparation for Examination
  • Pre-Operative/Post-Operative Care
  • Staple Removal/Suture Remove
  • Front Desk Duties
  • HIPAA Trained
  • Charting/Records Management
  • Customer Service
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Patient confidentiality
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient scheduling
  • Immunization administration

Certification

  • NCMA 4/2023
  • BLS American Heart Association 1/2023

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Lakeland Regional Health
07.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Advance Internal Medicine Care
05.2023 - 05.2023

Cashier

Bed Bath & Beyond
06.2021 - Current

Medical Assistant - undefined

Florida Technical College
Brenda Ignacio-Gonzalez