Jessica Barreras
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Professional with solid background in medical assisting. Demonstrated ability to deliver compassionate patient care and streamline clinic operations. Proven track record of utilizing critical thinking and effective communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Support Specialist
Concentra Urgent Care
08.2025 - Current
- Conducting thorough DOT compliance screenings and physicals ensuring adherence to federal and state transportation regulations.
- Performing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing in accordance with DOT guidelines.
- Job defined human performance evaluations for pre-employment services.
- Workers' comp assistance for medical treatment, scheduling, and urgent referral handling.
- Triaging, and provider defined order treatments of Urgent Care services including procedures, in house testing, venipuncture, and medication administration.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced patient intake efficiency and satisfaction levels.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Hamilton Health Care System
09.2021 - 07.2025
- Responsibility of following DHS guidelines and education requirements for the vaccine for children program.
- Trained new medical assistants on clinical procedures, including taking vital signs, administering injections, and performing EKGs
- Collaborated with physicians to assist in minor surgical procedures, maintaining sterile field and providing necessary instruments
- Educated patients on post-treatment care instructions including wound care management and medication administration techniques
- Assisted in the coordination of patient referrals to specialists or diagnostic facilities as per physician's orders
- Increased patient volume with scheduling assistance, and provider communication.
CMA
Accel Health
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Administration of medications performed PO, IM, Subq., via inhalation, sublingual, and topical. Direct patient care, communicating with providers and family. Obtaining specimens, venipuncture and vitals. Scheduling, faxing and mailing as needed for continuation of care. Working with pharmacies, inserting medications into medication module. Working prior authorizations and STAT referrals.
Education
Medical Assistant (Diploma) -
Vandelay Education
Granbury, TX06-2020
High school diploma - undefined
Skills
- Time management
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Continuous learning mindset
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Emergency response preparedness
- Infection control procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- TVFC Back-Up Coordinator April 2022 to July 2025
- Hearing Screening Certification December 2024 to December 2028 DSHS- Audiometery hearing screen Certification
- CMA August 2020 to Present
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Medical Support Specialist
Concentra Urgent Care
08.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Hamilton Health Care System
09.2021 - 07.2025
CMA
Accel Health
08.2020 - 09.2021
High school diploma - undefined
Medical Assistant (Diploma) -
Vandelay Education
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Bilingual, Spanish speaker
- I qualify with experience, and education on preventative health measures. I am aware of the importance to stay up to date on all preventative screenings, vaccinations, and regular check-ups. For the focus on early detection, treatment and increased longevity of quality life.