Maria Gomez
Hanford,CA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills. with technical, clerical and patient support. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning bringing 25 years of hands-on experience clinical duties to achieve patient satisfaction. Compassionate and respectful collaborator recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare and excellent customer service. nuances office operations by staying on top of patient and staff needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Administrator Medical Assistant
IHSS Public Authority
Hanford, California
06.2018 - 11.2023
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history, summarize relay messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates, or refill requests, and facilitate treatment.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking. Educated patients about medications, procedures, and physicians' instructions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within an outpatient setting.
Clinical Administrative Assistant
Dr. Frank Gavini
Hanford, California
03.2003 - 07.2010
- Managed physician calendar, scheduling patient appointments and procedures in accordance with facility calendar and provider availability.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completion, as required by insurance. Informed patients about diagnostic, surgical, and consultation services. Updated patient accounts and information. Reached out to patients the day before scheduled appointments via phone, email, and in person to obtain payments on outstanding accounts or accounts requiring deductibles, or co-pays. Verified insurance coverage, obtained preauthorizations, and updated charts for Digital, State, and County.
Adventist Health ER/Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Adventist Hospital
Hanford, CA
09.1998 - 06.2003
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment. Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations. Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Performed CPR and used a cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrhythmia.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Explained to conscious patients the steps involved for medical evaluations and the need for possible hospital transport.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain the safety of first responders.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in the field and in transit.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions, and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced-level life support. Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess, and treat significant injuries.
Education
CPR/AED/FIRST Aid
CPR TEST CENTER
Fresno, CA02.2023
Associate of Science - Clinical Assistant Medical Administration
SAN JUAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE
Visalia, CA04.2001
EMT CERTIFIED - Emergency Medical Technology
West Hills College - Lemoore
Lemoore, CA04.1998
GED -
Hanford Adult School
Hanford, CA04.1996
Skills
- Advanced anatomy knowledge
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Understands medical procedures
- Charting expertise
- Documentation procedures expert
- medical coding
- Medical and Insurance billing
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Wound care and irrigation
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Communicating with patient families
- First aid
- Medical terminology
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Phlebotomy
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Medical terminology in English and Spanish
- Data entry
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- HIPAA Compliance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Administrator Medical Assistant
IHSS Public Authority
06.2018 - 11.2023
Clinical Administrative Assistant
Dr. Frank Gavini
03.2003 - 07.2010
Adventist Health ER/Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Adventist Hospital
09.1998 - 06.2003
CPR/AED/FIRST Aid
CPR TEST CENTER
Associate of Science - Clinical Assistant Medical Administration
SAN JUAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE
EMT CERTIFIED - Emergency Medical Technology
West Hills College - Lemoore
GED -
Hanford Adult School
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