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MARIA FERNANDA GONZALEZ

Escondido,CA

Summary

Hi my name is Maria Gonzalez i'm a bilingual Spanish/English Medical Assistant/ Front Desk for Synovation Medical Group Pain Management for 2 years, but before working for Synovation we use to be Dr.Bradley Chesler MD Pain Management for 4 1/2 years but he sold his private practice to Synovation Medical Group. Working in pain management has taught me so much with Opioids Management, but also letting patient know that there is other therapeutic options then just Opioids. I know there is so much more in the Medical field that i can learn that does not have to be related with Pain Management, as with this said i would like to take my knowledge and experience to other medical facilities that could teach me more in helping patient to have a better healthy life.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant/ Front Desk

Synovation Medical Group
Escondido, CA
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • 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.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis, under direct supervision of a physician. ( Opioid Drug Testing)
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.

Medical Assistant

Bradley H. Chesler M.D
Escondido, CA
02.2018 - 03.2022
  • Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, and vital signs.
  • Batch-scanned and indexed patient charts to improve data availability while maintaining security.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for Urine Drug testing, diagnosis, treatment and research.
  • Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.

- Dr. Chesler sold his private practice to Synovation Medical Group Pain Management in March 3,2022

Medical Assistant

Las Palmas Medical Group Escondido
Escondido, CA
10.2014 - 02.2018
  • Front Office
  • checking insurance (HMO, PPOs)
  • customer service
  • Answering Phones, scheduling appointments, Handling incoming phone calls from patients, service providers, and others.
  • Assisting patients: Helping patients complete forms and documentation.
  • Processing payments: Handling billing and payments using medical software.
  • Maintaining confidentiality: Understanding and following laws such as HIPAA related to patient confidentiality
  • Maintaining records: Performing data entry and maintaining electronic health records for patients
  • Back Office
  • Interviewing patients, recording their medical history, and measuring their vital signs
  • Rooming patients, preparing treatment rooms, and showing patients to exam rooms
  • Giving patients injections
  • drawing blood, urine samples
  • CHDP physicals for kids
  • Sterilizing instruments and patient rooms
  • Translating for patients
  • Chief complaints

Sales Representative

Cricket Wireless Authorized Retailer
Escondido, CA
08.2012 - 10.2014

Customer Service Representative
• Reconcile cashier drawer, collected all forms of payment.
• Answer phones and schedule appointments
• Explaining  to customer about cell phone produce

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assistant

Kaplan College
Vista, CA, United States
2014

High School Diploma - 9th-12th

San Pasqual High School
Escondido, CA, United States
2012

Skills

  • Communicate
    Bilingual
    Active listening
    Multi-task
    Responsible
    Customer Service
    Manage and Train others
    Hardworking
    Hands On
    Time Management
    Record Keeping
    Organized
    Vital signs
    Knowledge of HIPAA/OSHA regulations
    Blood Drawing
    Specimen collection
    Injections (IM, ID, SubQ)
    Medical charting
    ICD-10/CPT coding
    ECG
    Excel/Word/Sheets/Doc
    FileMakerPro/Medisoft/
    Practice Fusion
  • Working with insurance
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Blood Draws
  • Urine Drug Test
  • Working with Pharmacies
  • EClinicalWorks, AllScripts, Veradigm
  • Medical Terminology
  • Payment Collection
  • Immunization Administration
  • Specimens collection and processing

References

Brenda Gomez 1 (760)504-2431 (Lead Medical assistant, Bradley H. Chesler M.D) 

Lupita Nolasco 1 (760) 480-4747( Manager, Las Palmas Medical Group) 

Olga Sahagun  1 (760)575-1182 (Manager Synovation Medical Group)

Jean Chesler 1 (858) 673-9991 (Dr. Chesler Wife/ Manager) 

Timeline

Medical Assistant/ Front Desk

Synovation Medical Group
03.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

Bradley H. Chesler M.D
02.2018 - 03.2022

Medical Assistant

Las Palmas Medical Group Escondido
10.2014 - 02.2018

Sales Representative

Cricket Wireless Authorized Retailer
08.2012 - 10.2014

Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assistant

Kaplan College

High School Diploma - 9th-12th

San Pasqual High School
MARIA FERNANDA GONZALEZ