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Cassandra Gonzalez

Napa,CA

Summary

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and Optician with hands-on experience in optometry and pediatric healthcare. Skilled in patient pre-testing, retinal imaging, OCT, vital signs, EHR documentation, insurance verification, billing, and patient scheduling. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a strong commitment to providing professional and compassionate patient care.

Overview

1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Optician

The Eye Works Optometry
Napa, CA
01.2026 - Current
  • Perform pre-testing procedures to prepare patients for comprehensive eye examinations or Contact fitting.
  • Familiar with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) testing and retinal imaging.
  • Assist with patient intake, appointment scheduling, and check-in procedures.
  • Verify insurance eligibility and coverage for optical and medical services.
  • Assist with billing, payment processing, and insurance-related inquiries.
  • Utilize ICD-10 codes for accurate patient and
  • Assist patients with frame and lens selection, provide personalized eyewear recommendations, and support optical sales.
  • Adjusted frames for fit, comfort, and proper lens alignment.

Medical Assistant Externship (Front & Back Office)

Napa Valley Pediatics
10.2025 - 11.2025

Medical Assistant

  • Rooted patients for exams, obtaining and recording vital signs, growth measurements, and health histories with accuracy and efficiency
  • Supported physicians during well-child visits, sick visits, and in-office procedures, ensuring smooth patient flow and minimal wait times
  • Administered pediatric immunizations per provider orders, maintaining strict adherence to safety and documentation protocols
  • Documented patient encounters and updated charts in the EHR in real time, ensuring accurate and compliant medical records
  • Maintained clean, fully stocked, and organized exam rooms to support patient care

Medical Receptionist

  • Served as first point of contact for patients, delivering a welcoming and professional front-desk experience
  • Scheduled and coordinated appointments across multiple provider calendars, optimizing daily patient flow
  • Fielded high call volumes regarding appointments, prescriptions, and health concerns, resolving issues promptly and accurately
  • Verified insurance eligibility and maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records
  • Processed co-pays and payments accurately, reconciling daily transactions
  • Ensured full compliance with HIPAA regulations in all patient interactions and record handling

Education

Medical Assistant Certification -

Petaluma Adult High School
Petaluma, CA
06.2025 - 08.2025

High School Diploma -

Napa High School
Napa, CA
06-2024

Skills

  • Bilingual - English & Spanish
  • Clinical & Patient Care
  • Optometric Testing & Imaging
  • EHR & Medical Documentation
  • Insurance & Billing
  • Patient Scheduling & Registration
  • Optical Sales & Eyewear Services
  • Medical Terminology & ICD-10
  • Front Office Administration
  • Patient Relations & Communication
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Phlebotomy & Immunization Support

Certification

  • CPR - American Heart Association
  • CMA - Clinical Medical Assistant

Timeline

Optician

The Eye Works Optometry
01.2026 - Current

Medical Assistant Externship (Front & Back Office)

Napa Valley Pediatics
10.2025 - 11.2025

Medical Assistant Certification -

Petaluma Adult High School
06.2025 - 08.2025

High School Diploma -

Napa High School
Cassandra Gonzalez