Karla Gonzalez
West Palm Beach,FL
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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dedicated Senior Medical Center
Greenacres City, Florida
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments efficiently.
- Collected and documented vital signs and medical histories accurately.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sterilization of instruments.
- Educated patients on medication usage and follow-up care instructions.
- Maintained electronic health records and updated patient information promptly.
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify patient coverage details.
- Supported team members by organizing supplies and medical equipment effectively.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Water Edge Dermatology
West Palm Beach, Florida
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms.
- Obtained patient medical histories for inclusion in records.
- Provided patient education and after visit care instructions to foster care continuum.
- Authorized drug refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, kept rooms neat and clean.
- Changed dressings on wounds.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Palm Beach Pediatrics
West Palm Beach, Florida
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
- Maintained established quality control standards, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Reported significant changes in patient condition to facilitate advanced care.
- Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation.
- Performed routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
- Obtained medical information and measured vital signs, weight and height.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Pediatric Associates
Palm Springs, FL
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Monitored and recorded vital signs for about 40 patients per day.
- Performed approximately 20 - 25 phlebotomy sticks and EKGs per day.
- Performed venipunctures and injections as stipulated by doctors order.
- Collected various specimen such as urine and blood and prepared them for the lab.
- Handled Urinalysis procedures using the urine dipstick.
- Administered rapid strep tests as needed by the physician.
- Cleaned sanitized and restocked patient rooms prior to physician consultations.
- Helped implement practice's quality assurance and control program.
- Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations and improved patient care/satisfaction.
- Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.
Education
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ASSISTANT -
Medical Institute of Palm Beach, Educators Private Christian Schools
Greenacres, FLSkills
- Surgical Asepsis
- Compliance With HIPAA Guidelines
- Updating And Filing Medical Records
- Complying With OSHA
- Performing Venipuncture
- Performing Electrocardiograms
- Obtaining Anthropometric Measurements And Vitals
- Administrating Parenteral And Non-Parenteral Medication
- Patient Assessment
- Medical Emergency Urinalysis
- Vital Signs
- ECG / EKG
- Diagnostic Coding
- OSHA Fees
- Billing And Collection
- Procedural Coding
- Administrative Customer Service
- Patient Care
- Injections
- Capillary Punctures
- Insurance And Inventory
- Phlebotomy
- Quality Assurance
- Reception
- Recording And Scheduling
- Team Player Mentality
- Ear Piercing
- MOHS SURGERY
Languages
- English, Bilingual
- Spanish, Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dedicated Senior Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2025
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Water Edge Dermatology
04.2021 - 02.2023
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Palm Beach Pediatrics
08.2020 - 04.2021
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Pediatric Associates
07.2016 - 09.2017
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ASSISTANT -
Medical Institute of Palm Beach, Educators Private Christian Schools