Virginia O. Aguilera
***** ********* *****, ** ****, Texas, 79928
Mobile: 915-***-**** Email: ***********@***.***
RESUME OBJECTIVE
I am a mature bilingual healthcare professional with over 30 years of a wide range of hands-on medical experience seeking an opportunity to leverage my skill set, knowledge, and experience in a team setting. Well organized, patient focused with a solid knowledge of nursing and general medical care principles, procedures, and practices gained through education and 30 years of practical experience. Highly motivated and reliable with a positive attitude and a team player mentality. Possesses excellent medical knowledge and patient relationship skills combined with solid qualifications in office administrative procedures. Able to recognize adverse patient signs and symptoms; solid knowledge of emergency medical procedure. Proven ability to adapt quickly to challenges and changing circumstances. Well versed in medical terminology and medical protocols with an emphasis on ensuring the mission is completed to exceptional levels.
Competencies:
Insurance authorizations Insert foleys
Sterilize medical instruments Remove sutures/stiches
Wound care and dressings Ear lavages
Hearing and vision testing certified Pediatric immunizations
Nebulizer treatments CPR certified
Certification with AAMA Administer medications
Pulmonary function test EKG administration
Cryosurgery and biopsies First aid procedures
Currently hold a Federal Public Trust Security Clearance
EDUCATION
Associates of Arts/ El Paso Community College
GPA: 3.5
Date: May 2012 – May 2014
Completed basic coursework assigned to obtain Associates of Arts degree.
Medical Assistant Major/Western Technical College
GPA: 3.0
Date: October 1986 – April 1987
Completed courses in General biology, introduction to psychology, human growth and development, anatomy and physiology, microorganisms and disease, and pharmacology. The course study consisted of learning proper techniques of administering injections, EKG medication, bandaging, and obtaining vital signs. Proper use of microscope, urinalysis, venipuncture techniques, and hematology.
WORK EXPERIENCE
University Medical Center of El Paso
Clinical Office Representative/ July 2007 - Present
Supervisor: Hector Rendon, 915-***-****
Scope of Accountability: Function as a Medical Assistant providing various medical services, office administration, and patient relations duties in a pediatrics and internal medicine office. Administer treatment for a wide variety of diseases and infections. Proficient in COVID-19 testing. Responsible for the timely treatment of patients maintaining appointment schedule for clinics supports patient’s safety using correct forms of identifiers. Ability to independently set priorities and organize work disciplines with providers, medical doctors, and nurse practitioners to include physician assistants along with clinical pharmacist.
Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone, in person, and in-writing with internal and external customers. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
Loyal Source Government Contract
Medical Support/ April 2020 - Present
Supervisor: Joshua Ledesma, 407-***-****
Scope of Accountability: Process incoming patients, check vital signs, screen, and perform wellness check and ensure all information is inputted into the computer system. Manage patient care through team muddles and weekly meetings. Full background clearance conducted by the government agency.
Medical Office of Golden, Patel and Kolli
Medical Assistant and Receptionist/ November 2006 - June 2007
Supervisor: Martha Maesse, 915-***-****
Scope of Accountability: Performed a variety of personal patient care functions, technical nursing procedures, patient charting, patient education, front-office, and reception tasks to support three physicians in an active gastroenterology medical practice office averaging 65-70 patients per day.
Van T. Le, M.D.
Medical Assistant/July 2003 – February 2005
Supervisor: Cathy Lee, 504-***-****
Scope of Accountability: Managed a variety of clinical and office administrative support functions for this Internal Medicine practice serving an average of 28 patients per day.
Urological Institute of New Orleans
Medical Assistant/April 2002 – July 2003
Supervisor: David deBessonet, 504-***-****
Scope of Accountability: High profile position providing clinical and front office administrative support for nine physicians at a leading clinical urology practice in the nation.
Richard K. Thompson, M.D.
Medical Assistant/September 1994 – July 2001
Supervisor: Richard K. Thompson, 915-***-****
Scope of Accountability: Performed a variety of clinical and administrative tasks for an active OB/GYN practice.
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
American Heart Association
June 2025
Certificate of Registration, Vision Screener
Texas Department of State Health Services
April 2008
Certificate of Registration, Automatic Equipment
Texas Department of State Health Services
April 2008
Certified Medical Assistant 2406070
American Association of Medical Assistant, Inc.
June 2007