ERICA ARRIAGA
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant with 10+ years of healthcare experience, including nearly 3 years specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN). Experienced supporting physicians in high-volume women's healthcare practices, assisting with prenatal care, gynecologic procedures, patient education, laboratory testing, and electronic medical records. Recognized for exceptional patient care, strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, multi-provider environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OB-GYN Medical Assistant / Office Medical Assistant
OB-GYN Medical Center Associates
Houston, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Provide clinical and administrative support within a busy 16-provider OB-GYN practice.
- Support a physician managing 35–40 patient visits daily.
- Travel between three clinic locations.
- Assist with prenatal care, annual exams, gynecologic visits, IUDs, colposcopies, biopsies, ultrasounds, and NSTs.
- Perform phlebotomy, injections, pregnancy testing, urinalysis, specimen collection, EMR documentation, referrals, and scheduling.
Medical Assistant / Birth Assistant / Doula
North Houston Birth Center
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted during labor and postpartum care; performed phlebotomy, injections, NSTs, fetal heart tone monitoring, newborn care, medication logging, and autoclave sterilization.
Personal Care Assistant
Kindred at Home Healthcare
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with activities of daily living, medication reminders, companionship, bathing, dressing, feeding, and housekeeping.
Care Provider
Texas Premier Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided compassionate in-home care and assistance with daily living activities.
Medical Assistant
Southwest Family Physicians
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Performed patient intake, vital signs, EKGs, venipuncture, pregnancy testing, injections, Pap/pelvic assistance, medication administration, scheduling, and EMR documentation.
Education
Certificate/Diploma - Medical Assisting
National Institute of Technology
01.2006
Skills
Vital Signs
Patient Intake
Medical Histories
Medication Reconciliation
Phlebotomy
Venipuncture
Urinalysis
Pregnancy Testing
Specimen Collection
Injections
Medication Administration
EKG
Laboratory Processing
Prenatal Care
Annual Well-Woman Exams
IUD Assistance
Colposcopy Assistance
Ultrasound Assistance
NSTs
EMR
HIPAA
OSHA
Patient Education
Scheduling
Prenatal care
Phlebotomy techniques
Family planning counseling
Contraceptive management
Specimen collection
Postpartum care
Laboratory testing
Endometrial biopsy
Breast exams
Pelvic exams
Vital signs measurement
Gynecological procedures
STD screening
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA regulations
Sterilization techniques
Electronic medical records
Insurance verification
Appointment scheduling
Teamwork and collaboration
Vital signs documentation
Vitals collection and documentation
Cleaning and sanitizing
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Clear communication
Organizational skills
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification — Current through August 2027
Timeline
OB-GYN Medical Assistant / Office Medical Assistant
OB-GYN Medical Center Associates
11.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant / Birth Assistant / Doula
North Houston Birth Center
04.2023 - 11.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Kindred at Home Healthcare
01.2021 - 01.2022
Care Provider
Texas Premier Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2019
Medical Assistant
Southwest Family Physicians
04.2015 - 06.2016
Certificate/Diploma - Medical Assisting
National Institute of Technology