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Jessica Barrera

Baldwin Park,California

Summary

Versatile and dedicated Medical Assistant with a track record of enhancing patient care and streamlining administrative processes at Covina Arthritis Clinic. Skilled in EMR/EHR and fluent in Spanish, adept at multitasking and prioritization. Proven ability to improve office efficiency and patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous recordkeeping.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

RECEPTIONIST

YEPEZ SERVICES INC
10.2019 - Current
  • Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
  • Developed and maintained a filing system for essential documents, improving office organization.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
  • Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
  • Kept updated records of office expenses and costs, assisting with budget tracking.
  • Coordinated with vendors for repairs and maintenance of office equipment.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
  • Handled mail distribution, including sorting and forwarding incoming mail and preparing outgoing mail.

Medical Assistant

Covina Arthritis Clinic
05.2017 - 09.2019
  • Managed onboarding and training for new interns.
  • Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.

Medical Assistant

Vaijayanti Koldhekar MD
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • Administered vaccines, injections, and other treatments as directed by physicians.
  • Helped maintain a clean environment throughout the facility by cleaning exam rooms between patients or restocking supplies when needed.
  • Provided assistance to physicians during exams or treatments as required.
  • Obtained authorization from insurance companies for requested services or medications.
  • Performed patient histories, vital signs, and medical screenings.
  • Provided emotional support and reassurance to young patients and their families.

Medical Assistant/ Internship

Jasmet Gill MD
07.2016 - 11.2016
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.

Education

Certificate - Personal Training

Citrus College
Glendora
12-2021

Certificate - Medical Assistant Program

North West College
West Covina
01.2016

High School Diploma - General Education

Duarte High School
Duarte
06.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Citrus College
Glendora, CA

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Reception desk management
  • Injection Administration
  • EMR / EHR
  • Authorization Verification
  • Typing 65 words per minute
  • Patient triage

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

RECEPTIONIST

YEPEZ SERVICES INC
10.2019 - Current

Medical Assistant

Covina Arthritis Clinic
05.2017 - 09.2019

Medical Assistant

Vaijayanti Koldhekar MD
11.2016 - 05.2017

Medical Assistant/ Internship

Jasmet Gill MD
07.2016 - 11.2016

Certificate - Personal Training

Citrus College

Certificate - Medical Assistant Program

North West College

High School Diploma - General Education

Duarte High School

Associate of Science - Nursing

Citrus College

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