Maria Dominguez
2844 Vista Way, Antioch,United States
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
John Muir Family Practice
Antioch, CA
08.2004 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Prepared patients for electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Knowledge of spirometer machine
Front and Back Office Medical Assistant/Authorization Coordinator
Pacific Gynecology & Obstetrics Medical Group
San Francisco, CA
01.2001 - 08.2004
- Created new patient charts and scanned documentation before and after appointments into paper charts.
- Kept medical office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs, placing orders and monitoring office equipment.
- Triaged patients in-person and via telephone to help optimize clinical resources.
- Administered injections and collected specimens
- Protected patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal and financial information.
- Optimized patients' satisfaction, provider time and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.
- Transmitted paperwork between providers and insurance companies to facilitate billing.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Utilization Management, Referral Coordinator
MPMG Family Practice
Burlingame, CA
10.2000 - 01.2001
- Scheduling and obtaining patient data
- Verifying insurance for authorization of patient referrals
- Verifying CPT and ICD-9 codes for authorizations of referrals
Medical Receptionist
Albert J. Chaparro DPM
San Francisco, CA
12.1993 - 05.1996
- Scheduling routine office visits and procedures
- Obtaining authorizations from Medi-cal, Medi-care, and private insurances
- Distributing mails and faxes
- Filing patient information, organizing and maintaining medical records
- Typing and documenting patient data
Education
Diploma - Medical Assisting D
National Education Center
San Francisco, CA12.1992
High School Diploma -
Mission High School
San Francisco, CA06.1988
Skills
- Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Medical Coding
- HIPAA Compliance
- EMR Systems (EPIC)
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Taking Vital Signs
- Performing Urinalysis
- Medical Billing
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Simple Dressings
- Vision and Hearing Tests
Timeline
Medical Assistant
John Muir Family Practice
08.2004 - Current
Front and Back Office Medical Assistant/Authorization Coordinator
Pacific Gynecology & Obstetrics Medical Group
01.2001 - 08.2004
Utilization Management, Referral Coordinator
MPMG Family Practice
10.2000 - 01.2001
Medical Receptionist
Albert J. Chaparro DPM
12.1993 - 05.1996
Diploma - Medical Assisting D
National Education Center
High School Diploma -
Mission High School
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