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Work History
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Jennifer De la Garza

Eagle Pass,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic Medical Assistant with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency. Compassionate healthcare professional with background in medical assistance, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical record keeping, administering immunization, phlebotomy, and clinical procedures. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient experiences and seamless support to healthcare teams.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

KidsCorner Pediatrics
Eagle Pass, Texas
11.2023 - Current
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
  • Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
  • Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
  • Collected, labeled, stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing, performed routine laboratory test, collected and report in-house specimens.

Certified Medical Assistant/Team Leader

Eagle Pass Pediatric Health Clinic
Eagle Pass, TX
04.2017 - 11.2023
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.

Certified Medical Assistant

Renal Associates, P.A.
Eagle Pass, TX
02.2018 - 03.2018
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

CCMA/OB-GYN Tech

United Medical Centers
Eagle Pass, TX
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
  • Collected urine samples from patients for pregnancy tests and urinalysis when necessary.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.

Certified Medical Assistant

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
Eagle Pass , TX
12.2015 - 04.2017
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
  • Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.

CCMA/ OB-GYN Tech

United Medical Centers
Eagle Pass, TX
10.2013 - 12.2015

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.

Education

Medical Assistant

Boston Reed
2013

Vocational Nursing

Southwest Texas Junior College
2017

Skills

  • Greeting patients
  • Clinical training
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient/family focused
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Triage
  • OB/GYN care
  • Wound cleaning/care ability
  • Phlebotomy
  • specimen collection
  • Adult/Pediatrics Immunizations

Accomplishments

Implementation

  • Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.

Documentation

  • Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Patient Care

  • Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment, and referral for a broad range of patients.
  • Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure, and drug overdoses.

Perinatal Care

  • Assisted physicians in focus studies of prenatal care.
  • Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.

Certification

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

NHA Certified Medical Assistant Certification

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

KidsCorner Pediatrics
11.2023 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Renal Associates, P.A.
02.2018 - 03.2018

CCMA/OB-GYN Tech

United Medical Centers
05.2017 - 08.2017

Certified Medical Assistant/Team Leader

Eagle Pass Pediatric Health Clinic
04.2017 - 11.2023

Certified Medical Assistant

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
12.2015 - 04.2017

CCMA/ OB-GYN Tech

United Medical Centers
10.2013 - 12.2015

Medical Assistant

Boston Reed

Vocational Nursing

Southwest Texas Junior College
Jennifer De la Garza