Jessica Vargas
Antioch,United States
Summary
Medical Assistant with 10+ years of experience and a strong background in patient care, clinical support, and EMR management. Skilled in urological tests, sample collection, and patient education, with a history of improving efficiency and patient satisfaction. Seeking to apply proven expertise in a challenging new opportunity to support physician and patient needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Bass Medical Group
12.2015 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with clinical procedures following safe practices.
- Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for medical staff.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in a clinic environment.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Collected co-payments from patients for visits and completed daily cash deposits to secure funds.
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for busy urology practice.
Lead Medical Assistant
Pacific Urology
2007 - 2015
- Oversaw a team of medical assistants, providing leadership, mentorship, and ongoing training to improve performance and team work
- Managed payroll processing and staff scheduling, ensuring adequate daily coverage and accurate timesheet reporting
- Developed policies and procedures that streamlined workflow and ensured regulatory compliance
- Managed medical supply inventory and vendor coordination to support uninterrupted patient care
- Assisted providers during procedures such as catheterizations, biopsies, and bladder scans
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Boston Reed College
Antioch, CA2006
High School Diploma -
Antioch High School
Antioch, CA06.2004
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Point of care testing
- Injections (IM, ID, SC)
- Sterilization of medical instruments
- Assist physician with non invasive procedures
- Patient scheduling and coordination
- Prior authorizations
- Compassionate patient care
- Multitasking and time management
- Team leadership
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Bass Medical Group
12.2015 - Current
Lead Medical Assistant
Pacific Urology
2007 - 2015
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Boston Reed College
High School Diploma -
Antioch High School