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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Maria Gonzalez

Lead Medical Assistant
Dallas Center,TX

Summary

Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 32 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. 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

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Planner

3Dimensional Catering And Event Planning
07.2015 - Current
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
  • Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
  • Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
  • Supervised servers, helpers, and co-workers.
  • Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
  • Arranged supplies, equipment, transportation, and other day-of-event needs.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.

Lead Medical Assistant

Azure Medical Spa
Frisco, TX
11.2019 - 12.2023
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.

Triage Medical Assistant

Centennial Obgyn
Frisco, TX
07.2015 - 11.2019
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Medical Assistant

Plano Womens Healthcare
Plano, TX
12.2004 - 10.2014
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.

Medical Assistant

Christina J. Woods MD Obgyn
Plano, TX
09.2010 - 09.2014
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.

Education

No Degree -

Northlake College
Irving, Texas

High School Diploma -

North Dallas High School
Dallas, TX
05.1987

Skills

  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Cleaning and Organizing
  • Routine Laboratory Testing
  • Pharmacy Relations
  • Coordinating Drug Refills
  • Updating Medical Records
  • Examination Preparation
  • Medical History Collection
  • Proper Sterilization Techniques
  • EMR Systems
  • Medical Supply Monitoring
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Medical Procedures Understanding

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Medical Assistant Trainer.
  • Supervised team of 3 to4 staff members.
  • Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
  • Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Reference:

Cynthia Post 817-771-9215

Kathryn E. White MD Obgyn : 214-532-6324

Timeline

Lead Medical Assistant

Azure Medical Spa
11.2019 - 12.2023

Triage Medical Assistant

Centennial Obgyn
07.2015 - 11.2019

Event Planner

3Dimensional Catering And Event Planning
07.2015 - Current

Medical Assistant

Christina J. Woods MD Obgyn
09.2010 - 09.2014

Medical Assistant

Plano Womens Healthcare
12.2004 - 10.2014

No Degree -

Northlake College

High School Diploma -

North Dallas High School

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