Altagracia GONZALEZ
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Falcon Urgent Care, excelling in patient intake and vital signs assessment. Proven ability to educate patients on treatment plans while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Bilingual communicator skilled in EHR documentation and infection control, dedicated to enhancing patient care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Falcon Urgent Care
Falcon
01.2025 - Current
- Provide clinical support in a high-volume urgent care setting, including intake, vital signs, injections, EKGs, and specimen collection
- Assisted providers with examinations, minor procedures, and treatments to enhance patient care
- Document patient history, medications, and care plans accurately in Epic EHR
- Prepared and maintained exam rooms to ensure proper sterilization and readiness of supplies for efficient workflows
- Communicate effectively with English and Spanish-speaking patients
- Coordinated scheduling, referrals, and insurance verification to facilitate patient access to care
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection control, and safety protocols
Medical Assistant
AdventHealth Integrated OB/GYN & Women's Health
Parker
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted providers during gynecological exams and women's health procedures to enhance patient care
- Assisted with Pap smears, pelvic exams, prenatal visits, and postnatal care
- Conducted patient intake, recorded vital signs, and delivered patient education to improve health literacy
- Ensured accurate EMR documentation, safeguarding confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations
- Maintained sterilization, room turnover, and infection control standards consistently.
Medical Assistant
Colorado Medical Solutions
Colorado Springs/Denver
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with providers in hormone therapy, medical weight loss, diabetes management, and pain management programs to optimize patient care
- Assisted with injections including trigger point injections and with specialized treatment services
- Facilitated IV placement for infusion treatments to enhance patient comfort and treatment efficacy
- Performed phlebotomy, specimen collection, and laboratory processing
- Assisted with ultrasound procedures and clinical assessments
- Guided patients through lab results, medications, dietary recommendations, and treatment plans to promote understanding and adherence
- Assisted with scheduling, chart management, and patient follow-up
Medical Assistant
Urological Associates
Colorado Springs
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted providers with urology exams and in-office procedures to enhance patient care and comfort
- Supported catheter insertion/removal and educated patients on catheter care for improved health outcomes
- Collected and processed urine specimens for cultures, cytology, and additional testing
- Performed phlebotomy and injections, ensuring accurate EMR documentation to facilitate seamless patient management
- Ensured strict HIPAA compliance and followed infection control procedures
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Colorado Springs, CO09-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Student
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, COundefined
Skills
- Patient intake
- Vital signs assessment
- Injections and immunizations
- Phlebotomy and specimen collection
- Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
- Basic clinical testing
- Women's health support
- Prenatal support
- Patient education
- EMR documentation
- Epic proficiency
- Insurance verification
- Scheduling and referrals
- Infection control measures
- HIPAA compliance adherence
- Bilingual communication
Certification
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- BLS Certification (AHA)
- CPR Certification (AHA / Red Cross), OSHA / Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Falcon Urgent Care
01.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
AdventHealth Integrated OB/GYN & Women's Health
06.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
Colorado Medical Solutions
02.2021 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant
Urological Associates
08.2020 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Student
Pikes Peak Community College