Gilbania Tavarez
Houston
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with over 7 years of experience in healthcare settings. Proficient in managing patient records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams to provide exceptional patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Harris Health System-Vallbona
Houston
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups efficiently.
- Prepared examination rooms by sanitizing equipment and supplies.
- Collected and processed patient samples for laboratory testing.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medications clearly.
- Supported front office tasks, including answering phones and greeting patients.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Medical Assistant
Bellaire Children's Clinic
Houston
08.2012 - 08.2019
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-up visits effectively.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sanitation procedures were followed.
- Collected patient vital signs and documented health information accurately.
- Communicated with insurance companies regarding patient coverage and billing inquiries.
- Supported front office tasks, including answering phones and greeting patients warmly.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- 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.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington Irvin High School
New York, NY08-2000
Stepful Online Program
Skills
- Patient care
- EHR management
- Injection administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Healthcare compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Medical terminology
- Infection control
- HIPAA protocols
- Basic life support
- Patient education
- Specimens collection and processing
- Vital sign monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication administration
- Blood pressure measurement
- EKG administration
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Harris Health System-Vallbona
11.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Bellaire Children's Clinic
08.2012 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Washington Irvin High School
Stepful Online Program