Maria Gonzalez
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Certified Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Offering over 7 years of experience in a fast- paced setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Normandy Urgent Care
08.2020 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries(Sutures and removal, ingrown toenail remover, and cyst drainage).
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Preform Ekg, breathing treatments, and ear lavage.
- Preform testings (Covid 19, Flu, Rsv, Strep, Hpylori, Std panel, drug testing, and Tb).
- Trained new medical employees front and back office.
Medical Assistant
EAST Houston Urgent Care
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Operate X-ray and Ekg machines.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Medical Assistant
East End Medical Clinic
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and collect payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Education
Diploma - Health
Texas School of Business
Houston, TX05.2013
High School Diploma -
Galena Park High School
Galena Park, TX05.2012
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Flow Management
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Basic Life Support Certification
- NRCMA
- Equipment Sterilization
- Inventory and Supply Management
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Normandy Urgent Care
08.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
EAST Houston Urgent Care
06.2014 - 04.2016
Medical Assistant
East End Medical Clinic
05.2013 - 06.2014
Diploma - Health
Texas School of Business
High School Diploma -
Galena Park High School