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Kathleen Gomez

Medical Assistant
Azle,TX

Summary

Conscientious Certified Registered Medical Assistant professional offering over 20 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with all types of personalities from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Registered Medical Assistant

Baylor Scott & White Health Gastroenterology Dept
Marble Falls, Texas
04.2021 - Current
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Perform Hydrogen Breath Test and Capsule Wireless Endoscopy - 2-3 a day
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Float to other departments - Primary Care and Urgent Care
  • Assist physician with Hemorrhoid banding
  • Preceptor for New Hires and Ambulatory Validators for ongoing Competency Validation

Certified Registered Medical Assistant

Maryland Diagnostic Therapeutic Endoscopy Center
Annapolis, MD
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • COVID-19 Screen all patients 10 days before procedure
  • Educating patient as to understanding of scheduled procedure, pre-op instructions, expected outcomes, and time of arrival.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones.
  • Complete patient assessments throughout the perioperative period.
  • Documents care through proper use of terminology.
  • Tracks/ Ensure applicable clearance / or medical notes and test results are obtained and reviewed.
  • Telephone patient's to obtain / assess patient's history prior to there procedure. Access electronic medical records.

Certified Registered Medical Assistant

Texas Digestive Disease Consultants
San Marcos, TX
07.2018 - 02.2020
  • Perform clerical and clinical duties, such as word processing, data entry (EMR), and answering phones. Scheduling procedures and diagnostic exams
  • Intake of patient to include vital signs, medication reconciliation, family/ medical history and update medical records
  • On-board training of new hires / Team Lead.
  • Assist physician with patient care
  • Schedule appointments for patients via phone and in person
  • Used Ggastro software to process patient payments and update accounts
  • Clean, restock and prepare exam rooms and medical equipment
  • Perform Fibroscan, Urea Breath Test and Capsule Wireless Endoscopy
  • Maintain detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer
  • Fax pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills

Certified Registered Medical Assistant

Northeast Ob Gyn Associates
San Antonio , TX
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Perform clerical and clinical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing. Performed urinalysis, cultures, Administer of medication.
  • Assist physician with minor in office procedures.
  • Obtain patient information such as vital signs, family / medical history, medication reconciliation. EMR
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions
  • Call and fax pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
  • Assist with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
  • Maintain detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer
  • Sanitize, restock and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
  • Cleaning, Packaging and Sterilization of Instruments

Certified Registered Medical Assistant

Gastroenterology Consultants Of San Antonio
San Antonio , TX
12.2016 - 09.2017
  • Perform clerical & linical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing. (EMR)
  • Prepare stool specimens for diagnostic evaluation
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions
  • Call and fax pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
  • Assist with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
  • Maintain detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer
  • Obtain client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
  • Assist Physician with minor in office procedure
  • Work on prior authorization for medications and diagnostic exams
  • Scheduling procedures
  • Perform Fibroscan, Urea Breath Test and Capsule Wireless Endoscopy

Certified Registered Medical Assistant

McAllen Surgeons
Edinburg , TX
03.2015 - 12.2016
  • Collect and document patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
  • With routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
  • Promote office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
  • Enhance patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions
  • Sanitize, restock and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
  • Cleaning, Packaging and Sterilization of Instruments
  • Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission
  • Direct patients to exam rooms, field questions and prepared for physician examinations
  • Arrange surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms
  • EMR

Certified Medical Assistant

Doctors Hospital At Renaissance
Edinburg, TX
07.2003 - 03.2015

Worked in Different departments

GI /Endoscopy

  • Triage - Receive and prepare patients by taking vital signs, and drawing labs
  • Scheduling needed procedures including colonoscopy, endoscopy and Radiology exams
  • Confirm appointments
  • Employee Health
  • Pre- Employment drug testing for new hires
  • Create employee health charts that meet JACHO standards
  • Trained Fit Testing (Repertory N-95) for hospital staff
  • Employee immunizations including: MMR, VZV, TB Testing, Hepatitis B and yearly influenza

Rehabilitation

  • Promote office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
  • Pre- registration of patients
  • On-board training new hires
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes

Radiology

  • Pre-registration of patients
  • Scheduling of patients for CT scan, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and Sonogram
  • On-board new hires (training)
  • Research of new procedures to educate both patients and co-workers
  • Perform clerical such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
  • Follow all appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation

Information Services (IS)

  • Assist staff in creating and Fast Forms designer to meet different hospital

  • Troubleshoot basic computer issues through remote access
  • Submit work orders for on-site computer / technical repairs

Certified Medical Assistant

McAllen Heart Clinic
McAllen , TX
05.2011 - 05.2013
  • Collect and document patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight, Family / Medical History, Medication Reconciliation
  • Apply 24 hr Holter Monitor, EKG
  • Provide assistance with front office duties such as patient check in/ check out and scheduling
  • Sanitize, restock and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history
  • Educate patients by providing medication and diet information, clarifying physicians' orders, and answering questions thoroughly
  • Called
  • Call and fax pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills

Education

Certified Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistants
McAllen, TX
01.2001

High School Diploma -

Pharr- San Juan- Alamo High
San Juan, TX
05.1998

Skills

  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient scheduling (Procedures / Diagnostic exams)
  • Patient assessments / Data entry
  • Basic Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Appointment setting
  • Assist Surgeon(s) with minor in office procedures
  • Ensure compliance with Joint Commission (JACHO)
  • Administration of medication
  • Microsoft Word
  • G Gastro / Paragon/ EPIC
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Bilingual - English / Spanish (Conversationally Fluent)
  • Strong Organizational skills
  • Proper sterilization techniques
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Venipuncture and phlebotomy
  • Medical terminology
  • Training

Certification

  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • CRMA National Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Timeline

Certified Registered Medical Assistant

Baylor Scott & White Health Gastroenterology Dept
04.2021 - Current

Certified Registered Medical Assistant

Maryland Diagnostic Therapeutic Endoscopy Center
03.2020 - 03.2021

Certified Registered Medical Assistant

Texas Digestive Disease Consultants
07.2018 - 02.2020

Certified Registered Medical Assistant

Northeast Ob Gyn Associates
10.2017 - 07.2018

Certified Registered Medical Assistant

Gastroenterology Consultants Of San Antonio
12.2016 - 09.2017

Certified Registered Medical Assistant

McAllen Surgeons
03.2015 - 12.2016

Certified Medical Assistant

McAllen Heart Clinic
05.2011 - 05.2013

Certified Medical Assistant

Doctors Hospital At Renaissance
07.2003 - 03.2015

Certified Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistants

High School Diploma -

Pharr- San Juan- Alamo High
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • CRMA National Registered Certified Medical Assistant
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