Jessica Montenegro
Centreville,VA
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with strong foundation in supporting medical teams and providing patient care. Proven ability to handle clinical and administrative tasks with precision. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Proficient in patient interaction and medical record management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Virginia Medical Alliance (Gastroenterology Department)
Springfield, VA
07.2019 - Current
- Provide Safe nursing care to GI outpatient and inpatient population
- Assist in monitoring vital signs
- Knowledgeable in EGD, Colonoscopies, biopsies, snaring, balloon dilatation
- Assist in the detection and management of polyps
- Refills and medication pre- authorization
- Aid in pre-op, conscious sedation, procedure assistance, and recovery
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician directives, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Reduced complications during procedures by ensuring accurate preparation of patients for endoscopy and colonoscopy exams.
Assistant Manager / HR Support
True religion
McLean, VA
10.2013 - 10.2018
- Assigned and Supervised employee duties
- Managed Hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline of personnel
- Enforced Safety, Health, and security policies
- Provided customer service and resolved inquiries and complaints
- Managed Inventory and reorder process
- Managed budgets, approved payments, and merchandise returns
- Maintained records of purchases, sales and acquisitions
- Conducted Interviews and facilitated the onboarding process for new hires
- Managed Payroll, scheduling, and conflict resolution
- Developed training programs for staff to increase product knowledge and sales techniques.
Education
General Studies Diploma -
Annandale High School
Annandale, VA01.2013
Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined
Altierus Career College
Woodbridge, VA01.2018
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- CMS-1500 (Electronic & Paper)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- ClaimGear
- Diagnostic/ICD-9-CM Coding
- Diagnostic/ICD-10-CM Coding
- Procedural-CPT Coding
- EMR EClinical Works
- EMR DocAssist
- Medical terminology
- Employee Scheduling
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Injections: ID, SC, IM (Deltoid, Vastus Lateralis, Gluteal, Z-Track)
- Venipuncture: Evacuated Tube Method, Syringe, Butterfly
- Instrument Preparation
- In-Office Testing: Urine, Fecal, Glucose, Pregnancy, Strep
- Hemoglobin Testing
- EKG/ECG
- Culture Specimen Preparation
- Sutures/Staple Removal
- Immunization/Vaccine Preparation
- Specimens collection and processing
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient documentation
- Wound care
- Time management
- Triage assessment
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant: National Health career Association (2018)
- CPR Certified – American Heart Association (2025)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT – Altierus Career College (2017)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (2017)
- FibroScan Ultrasound Certification - (2024)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Virginia Medical Alliance (Gastroenterology Department)
07.2019 - Current
Assistant Manager / HR Support
True religion
10.2013 - 10.2018
Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined
Altierus Career College
General Studies Diploma -
Annandale High School