Ernesto Mendoza
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Multilingual family medicine physician who provides comprehensive and compassionate primary care to patients of all ages and backgrounds. ABFM - American Board of Family Medicine Board Certified Family Medicine physician since July 2011, demonstrating commitment to excellence and continuous learning in the field of family medicine and primary care medicine.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Advisor
VentureBlick
10.2023 - Current
- Promote scientific and clinical trends awareness and maintained understanding of scientific evidence to construct accurate knowledge.
- Advise on medical and strategic input to advisory boards to foster engagement with clinical advisors as well as investors.
- Review literature and facilitate discussion to develop and maintain product knowledge and expertise
- Establish cross-cultural relationships with external clients to gain insights into decision-making and brand strategy development.
- Offer medical and strategic input to advisory boards to foster engagement with clinical advisors.
Medical Mission Physician/Co-Coordinator
Philippine Medical Missions, Inc
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Coordinated volunteer medical missions in various towns/municipalities in the Philippines over a six-month period, providing free medical care to over 6,000 local residents.
- Collaborated with different healthcare professionals, local community leaders, and government officials in both urban and rural settings to establish and maintain make-shift health centers and clinical settings for patient of all ages.
- Provided direct patient care, interpreter services, and taught basic health education classes to local youth and their families in churches and schools.
- Received commendation from Philippine Congress/House of Representatives for our humanitarian work.
- Complied with mandated organizational and regulatory mandates to maintain patient safety and privacy.
Family Medicine Physician
Sharp Rees Stealy, SRS, Sharp Healthcare
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Credentialed and licensed (CA medical license, DEA license and NPI) family medicine physician who provided acute and chronic care to a wide variety of patients of all ages.
- Trained and competent in electronic health record system (Cerner/Touchworks) who took on additional role of physician consultant and liaison.
- Provided and practiced culturally appropriate care on a daily basis in outpatient clinic setting.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Utilized state of the art technology in order to practice and deliver quality patient care via telemedicine (both video and telephone).
- Participated in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for patients on 24-hour basis.
- Voted in As Shareholder Physician unanimously in February 2020.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Multiple Recipient of Sharp Health Guardian Angel Awards, given to physicians by patients on merits of outstanding patient care, making a difference, and practicing compassionate, evidence-based medicine.
Physician
FORHIMS/FORHERS
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Delivered telemedicine services, targeting many medical conditions, ranging from primary care services, as well as men's/women's sexual health issues, mental health issues, and dermatology conditions.
- Experienced in use of tele/video medicine services, including asynchronous services, treating primarily treating adult patient population (ages 18+ and above), on per diem basis.
- Took leading role in delivery of healthcare services and regularly reviewed services to spot trends or errors.
- Documented interactions using correct format, codes and facility standards for optimal medical care.
Telemedicine Physician
Telemdex/ProCall
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Served as per-diem Telemedicine Physician, delivering primary care services via asynchronous and synchronous platforms in real time, via phone and video applications.
- Accessed patient health through interviews and physical examinations.
- Supervised physicians, mid-level practitioners and other health care providers and coordinated work.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
PACE
St. Paul's PACE, Physician
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Consulted and coordinated patient care with other physicians, pharmacists and specialists.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Identified opiate-free pain control methods to reduce usage of overprescribed narcotics, through reinforcement of patient provider controlled substances contracts, lab monitoring, and continued patient monitoring and education.
Family Medicine Physician
Kaiser Permanente Pasadena Medical Offices
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Participated in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for patients on 24-hour basis.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Administered family planning services in compliance with Title X rules, regulations and protocols.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
- Encouraged healthier living by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
Family Medicine Physician
Clinica Sierra
07.2011 - 08.2015
- Served National Health Service Corps Scholarship commitment at Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Participated in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for patients on 24-hour basis.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Directed work of administrative, nursing and operations team members in order to facilitate quality based care and maintain overall daily operations.
Chief Administrative Resident
Kaiser Permanente
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Served as liaison between residents, faculty, and other hospital staff, coordinated resident schedules, organized residency interview tours/dinners, and directly supervised both inpatient medicine teams and outpatient resident clinics.
- Participated in weekly, monthly and annual planning and budget maintenance processes.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Served on various hospital committees: Graduate Medical Education House Staff Committee, Internal Medicine Mid-Cycle Evaluation Group, and Family Medicine ACGME Resident Representative.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Oversaw completion of employee orientation, training and performance appraisals.
Medicine Resident
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
- Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine, and other internal systems.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
Clinical Subjects Recruiter
Profil Institute for Clinical Research
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Conducted over 30 phone and in-person interviews daily to assess health histories and qualifications of potential research study subjects for various clinical trials.
- Developed and monitored study subject recognition programs.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain study subject recruitment needs and subsequently provide in-house recommendations.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree - Allopathic Medicine
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Wichita, KSBachelor of Science Degree - Physiological Science
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
- Project oversight
- Drug utilization review
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Staff Management
- Medication dispensing
- Patient education and counseling
- Wellness services
- Team Building
- Training and mentoring
- Medical issues management
- Sound decision-making abilities
- Conflict resolution skills
- Health Risk Assessments
- Primary care
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Advisor
VentureBlick
10.2023 - Current
Medical Mission Physician/Co-Coordinator
Philippine Medical Missions, Inc
01.2022 - 06.2022
Physician
FORHIMS/FORHERS
06.2019 - 05.2020
Family Medicine Physician
Sharp Rees Stealy, SRS, Sharp Healthcare
02.2018 - 12.2021
Telemedicine Physician
Telemdex/ProCall
10.2017 - 01.2018
PACE
St. Paul's PACE, Physician
10.2017 - 11.2017
Family Medicine Physician
Kaiser Permanente Pasadena Medical Offices
09.2015 - 09.2017
Family Medicine Physician
Clinica Sierra
07.2011 - 08.2015
Chief Administrative Resident
Kaiser Permanente
06.2010 - 06.2011
Medicine Resident
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
07.2008 - 06.2011
Clinical Subjects Recruiter
Profil Institute for Clinical Research
08.2002 - 08.2004
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree - Allopathic Medicine
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science Degree - Physiological Science
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
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