Elizabeth Rivera Zavala
Watsonville
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with relevant experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Strong background in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health record systems. Showcased ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing environments or demands. Success noted in improving clinic workflow efficiency and contributing positively to team-focused environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Salinas Adult School
Salinas
12.2025 - 12.2025
- Properly and accurately identified patients and labeled specimens according to established protocols.
- Compassionately interacted with patience, explained the phlebotomy procedure, and addressed any concerns or questions.
- Collected blood samples following strict safety and infection control protocols.
- Operated and maintained equipment for blood collection and testing.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during the blood draw process.
- Labeled specimen containers with patient information accurately and legibly.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Certified medical assistant (float)
Salud para la gente
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Providing support for multiple departments. Adapting to different environments and locations.
- Performing clinical duties such as injections, intake, EKG, rooming, and in-house testing.
- Checking out patients and sanitizing exam rooms.
Medical assistant Skills instructor assistant
Calregional
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Overseeing students' hands on training.
- Preparing materials and setting up.
- Fostering a positive environment.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate -
Salinas Adult School
Salinas, CA12-2025
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Salinas Adult School
Salinas, CA12-2023
High School Diploma -
Santa Cruz High School
Santa Cruz06-2010
Skills
- Patient interaction
- Blood collection
- Clinical procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Medical terminology
- Infection control
Certification
- High school diploma
- AMCA certification
- BLS certification
- Medical assistant certification
- Phlebotomy technician
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Salinas Adult School
12.2025 - 12.2025
Certified medical assistant (float)
Salud para la gente
06.2024 - 09.2025
Medical assistant Skills instructor assistant
Calregional
03.2024 - 07.2024
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate -
Salinas Adult School
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Salinas Adult School
High School Diploma -
Santa Cruz High School