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Elizabeth Vega

Avondale

Summary

Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Switchboard Operator

Revolution
Avondale
10.2025 - Current
  • Handled incoming calls with professionalism and clarity.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline communication flow and enhance overall efficiency.
  • Assisted in resolving customer inquiries with patience and understanding.
  • Trained new staff on switchboard operations and customer service protocols to ensure consistent service quality.
  • Answered and transferred incoming calls to appropriate departments, personnel or outside lines.
  • Directed emergency calls to the correct department for urgent assistance.
  • Answered calls with friendly, polite approach, engaging callers to provide exceptional customer service.

Medical Assistant

Southwest Kidney
Goodyear
06.2025 - 10.2025
  • Documented patient histories and vital signs accurately in electronic records.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up care effectively.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
  • Communicated with insurance companies regarding patient coverage and claims.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Supported administrative staff by processing payments.

Medical Assistant

Affiliated Urology Specialists
Phoenix
11.2021 - 03.2024
  • ● Data Entry, Triage Nurse, emergency procedures ● Cancer treatments: BCG, Eligard, Lupron, Gemcitabine ● Procedures: Assisted and prepped for Cystoscopies, Biopsies of the bladder and Prostate, Transperaniel (other way of prostate biopsy), Rezume ● Vasectomies, cyst removals, cancer removal ● VP/Bladder irrigation ● Bladder Ultrasounds, Prostate Ultrasound ● Triages a patient's healthcare needs and makes decisions regarding specific concerns and findings, following appropriate telephone triage protocols. ● Medtronic, Urolift ● Assist in the Butterfly procedure research (Prostate Procedure) ● Fast paced environment with multiple providers.

Medical Assistant

sunvalley urology
Sun City
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
  • 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.

Medical Assistant

Desert rose medical
Avondale
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up care effectively.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage clearly.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
  • Communicated with insurance companies regarding patient coverage and claims.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.

Medical Assistant

Arizona kidney disease and hypertention centers
Goodyear
10.2016 - 01.2019

● Answer phone calls / Schedule Appointments

● Chart prep for multiple providers in multiple offices

  • triage patients
  • review labs
  • Prior auth for medications
  • Epo treatments
  • Provided interpretation assistance in Dialysis Units as needed

Medical Assistant

Maricopa County
Phoenix
05.2013 - 10.2016
  • ● Assisted dental hygienist checking gums and teeth in children ages 5 and under. ● Patient education: Taught patients how to take care of their children's gums and teeth from birth. ● Traveled to multiple locations and attended multiple events promoting First Teeth First. ● Filled out required compliance paperwork, in charge of multiple Data Entry tasks. ● Assisted with English <> Spanish interpretation
  • Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up care efficiently.
  • Prepared examination rooms by ensuring cleanliness and stocking necessary supplies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Agua Fria High School
Avondale, AZ
05-2013

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant

Arizona College
Glendale, AZ

Skills

  • Call management
  • Emergency routing
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Staff training
  • Patient scheduling
  • Medical documentation
  • Healthcare communication
  • Inventory management
  • Attention to detail
  • Operating switchboards
  • Work prioritization

Timeline

Switchboard Operator

Revolution
10.2025 - Current

Medical Assistant

Southwest Kidney
06.2025 - 10.2025

Medical Assistant

Affiliated Urology Specialists
11.2021 - 03.2024

Medical Assistant

sunvalley urology
11.2020 - 11.2021

Medical Assistant

Desert rose medical
01.2019 - 11.2020

Medical Assistant

Arizona kidney disease and hypertention centers
10.2016 - 01.2019

Medical Assistant

Maricopa County
05.2013 - 10.2016

High School Diploma -

Agua Fria High School

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant

Arizona College
Elizabeth Vega