Maria E Gomez
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
To obtain a Certified Medical Assistant position in a setting that will allow me to gain experience working in a diverse and challenging population of patients. Knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 15+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Office Assistant
Luminis Health
Lanham, MD
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Greeted patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
- Scheduled patient appointments, answered incoming calls, and assisted with inquiries.
- Collected payments from patients for services rendered.
- Verified insurance coverage for each patient visit.
- Managed medical records using an electronic health record system.
- Performed basic clerical duties such as filing documents, entering data into the computer system, photocopying forms and documents.
- Accurately entered billing codes into the computer system for reimbursement purposes.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
Medical Assistant
Johns Hopkins
Columbia, MD
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Medical Office Assistant
Adventist Health Medical Group
Silver Spring, MD
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Registered patients and scheduled appointments.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Collected information, verified insurance and collected co-payments for patients as part of check-in process.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Consistently informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to services being rendered.
- Called in prescription refills for patients.
- Recorded vital signs and medical history for patients each shift.
- Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
- Called patients to schedule appointments, consistently double-checking information and availability.
- Managed incoming telephone calls, took messages and directed callers to personnel.
- Answered average daily phone calls to schedule appointments and address patient inquiries.
Medical Assistant
Unity Health Care
Washington , DC
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Administer vaccines all ages.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
Medical Assistant/ Receptionist
Gerald Family Care
Bowie, MD
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Urinalysis Take vitals Phlebotomy Administer Injections Schedule Appointments Patient Intake Answer phones.
- Set up appointments for physician visits and procedures using calendar software.
- Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
- Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
- Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.
- Greeted each patient pleasantly and offered desk sheet for easy sign-in.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Administer injections.
- Blood draws.
Medical Assistant
Columbia Road Health Services
Washington, DC , DC
06.2008 - 11.2018
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.0
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Measured patient peak flows to improve workflow efficiency.
- Blood Draws.
- Administer injections.
ECW Office Help Desk Assistant
Unity Health Care. INC Corp
06.2008 - 11.2018
- Monitor ECW Help Desk.
- Prepare Meetings.
- Prepare Invoices.
- Administer weekly meetings.
Education
Technical Degree - Medical Assisting
Banner Collage
Arlington, VA 09.2007
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Blair High School
Silver Spring 06.2006
Skills
- Inventory and supply management
- Understands medical procedures
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Customer Service
- Lab equipment setup
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Vital sign monitors
- Reliable transportation
- Patient-handling equipment
- Medical terminology
- Medical terminology in English
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Communicating with patient families
- Using a scale
- Patient scheduling
References
References Upon Request
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
CPR Certified.
Certified Medical Assistant by NHA
Timeline
Medical Office Assistant
Luminis Health
03.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Assistant
Johns Hopkins
08.2022 - 11.2022
Medical Office Assistant
Adventist Health Medical Group
10.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant
Unity Health Care
01.2020 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant/ Receptionist
Gerald Family Care
09.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant
Columbia Road Health Services
06.2008 - 11.2018
ECW Office Help Desk Assistant
Unity Health Care. INC Corp
06.2008 - 11.2018
Technical Degree - Medical Assisting
Banner Collage
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Blair High School
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