Open To Work
JULIA HERRERA
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Seguin,TX
Summary
Dependable and detail-oriented Medical Assistant with 20 years of experience delivering high-quality patient care and administrative support in primary care, OB/GYN, pediatrics, weight-loss, and specialty clinical settings. Skilled in rooming patients, vital signs, EMR documentation, minor procedures, phlebotomy, injections, diagnostic testing, and front-office operations. Recognized for strong communication skills, bilingual patient support, and the ability to maintain efficient, organized workflows in fast-paced medical environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Outreach Home Health Services
San Antonio
10.2025 - Current
- Provide compassionate care, emotional support, and companionship.
- Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene needs.
- Support daily living tasks including meals, light housekeeping, and shopping.
- Monitor medication adherence and client safety; report changes in condition.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with clients and families.
Medical Assistant
Guadalupe Family Health
Seguin
01.2020 - 10.2025
- Roomed patients, documented vitals, and updated EMR records accurately.
- Scheduled appointments, verified insurance, and processed prior authorizations.
- Assisted with procedures: Nexplanon removal, Pap smears, mole/cyst/stitch removal, ingrown toenail treatment.
- Performed diagnostic tests: EKGs, urinalysis, flu/strep/COVID/RSV testing, combined flu/COVID, iFOB, vision/hearing, fasting glucose, ear irrigation.
- Administered B12, allergy, testosterone, and steroid injections.
- Drew labs, handled specimens, and supported overall clinic workflow.
Medical Assistant
Caring Center for Women, PA
New Braunfels
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Roomed patients, obtained vitals, and conducted NST testing.
- Assisted with OB/GYN procedures: Mirena/Paraguard/Nexplanon insertions/removals, LEEP, EMBs.
- Administered Lipo-Mix, TDAP, and RhoGAM injections.
- Supported weight-loss program and patient education.
- Ordered labs, updated EMR records, prepared OB initial bags.
- Assisted with ultrasound setup, PVR testing, and catheter removal.
- Maintained exam rooms, stocked supplies, and handled general office operations.
Medical Assistant
Centex Family Practice OB/GYN
San Marcos
07.2009 - 06.2019
- Roomed patients, documented vitals, and updated EMR data.
- Scheduled OB testing and C-sections; coordinated with hospital departments.
- Managed insurance verification, referrals, and patient identification.
- Performed EKGs, urinalysis, flu/strep/mono testing, and NSTs.
- Assisted with ultrasound data entry and downloading images.
- Administered vaccines and maintained state vaccine inventory for audits.
- Managed charts, records, scanning, and patient callbacks.
- Trained new staff and supported daily financial operations (deposit preparation).
Medical Assistant
Dr. Thomas Raetzsch
Seguin
11.2007 - 04.2009
- Roomed patients, documented vitals, and updated EMR.
- Managed phones, scheduled appointments, patient callbacks, and reminders.
- Completed referrals, prior auths, and imaging orders (MRI, CT, X-ray).
- Performed EKGs, H. pylori, strep, mono, flu, PT/INR, A1c.
- Administered vaccines (flu, B12, Hep A/B, allergy) and drew labs, including Berkeley labs.
- Assisted with 24-hour Holter monitoring and weight-management programs.
- Maintained medication room, ensured proper biohazard disposal, and supported front-office duties.
Phlebotomist/Clerk
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
Seguin
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Entered patient data and processed lab requests accurately.
- Collected blood and other specimens using proper techniques.
- Performed waived tests: EKGs, breath alcohol testing, drug screens (chain-of-custody).
- Provided clerical support and specimen processing.
- Assisted with off-site phlebotomy and training new hires.
Personal Care Assistant
American Habilitation Services
Abilene
03.2006 - 06.2006
- Assisted with personal care, meals, and household tasks.
- Transported clients and ensured safety during outings.
- Supported budgeting, shopping, and medication management.
- Helped clients build life skills and independence.
Medical Assistant
RMG Medical Health Centers
McQueeney
03.2005 - 11.2005
- Drew blood, prepared lab specimens, and documented vitals.
- Managed multi-line phone system and patient callbacks.
- Scheduled appointments, verified insurance, and completed prior auths.
- Performed clerical tasks including charting, faxing, and copying.
Extern Student
San Antonio Pediatrics
San Antonio
11.2004 - 12.2004
- Obtained vitals and administered vaccines under supervision.
- Assisted with medication administration and front-office tasks.
- Verified insurance, confirmed appointments, and managed phone system.
Clerical Assistant
Law Office of Elaine Watson, P.C.
Wimberley
08.2004 - 11.2004
- Managed phones, mail, copying, faxing, and file organization.
- Maintained client files and documented financial activity.
- Learned legal office workflows and recordkeeping standards.
Teacher's Assistant
Grace Lutheran Day Care Center
Seguin
01.2002 - 08.2004
- Cared for and educated children ages 0-4.
- Supported lesson plans, activities, and personal-care routines.
- Managed daily operations including laundry, phones, and closing procedures.
- Held parent conferences on developmental progress.
Education
Medical Assistant -
National Institute Of Technology
San Antonio, TX01-2004
High School Diploma -
Seguin High School
Seguin, TX05-2001
Skills
- Vital signs
- Phlebotomy
- Injections
- Minor procedure assistance
- Sterile tray setup
- Autoclaving
- Bandaging
- Urinalysis
- Drug screening
- Medication dispensing
- Catheter removal
- Post-void residual (PVR)
- Pessary fitting/insertion
- Exam preparation
- Patient education
- EMR data entry
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient file management
- Insurance verification
- Prior authorizations
- Medical billing/coding support
- Faxing
- Scanning
- Document/record management
- Advance MD
- Phreesia
- Encounter Pro
- Centricity
- Imedica
- EClinicalWorks 10E/11E
- NextGen
- Athena
- Happe-MDs
- Trillian
- Discord
- Availity
- CoverMyMeds
- Nextivia
- Patient interaction
- Front desk support
- Multi-line phone support
- Bilingual communication
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Additional Information
Nominee: Best of the Best Reader's Choice Awards, Seguin & Guadalupe County, 2026
Core Skills
Vital Signs, Phlebotomy, Injections (B12, Allergy, Steroid, Testosterone), Minor Procedure Assistance, Sterile Tray Setup, Autoclaving, Bandaging, Urinalysis, Drug Screening, Medication Dispensing, Catheter Removal, Post-Void Residual (PVR), Pessary Fitting/Insertion, Exam Preparation, Patient Education, EMR Data Entry (60 WPM), Appointment Scheduling, Patient File Management, Insurance Verification, Prior Authorizations, Medical Billing/Coding Support, Faxing, Scanning, Document/Record Management, Advance MD, Phreesia, Encounter Pro, Centricity, Imedica, eClinicalWorks 10E/11E, NextGen, Athena, Happe-MDs, Trillian, Discord, Availity, CoverMyMeds, Nextivia, Patient Interaction & Education, Front Desk & Multi-Line Phone Support, Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)
Certification
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant-National Association For Health Professionals-2025
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteTimeline
Caregiver
Outreach Home Health Services
10.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Guadalupe Family Health
01.2020 - 10.2025
Medical Assistant
Caring Center for Women, PA
06.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant
Centex Family Practice OB/GYN
07.2009 - 06.2019
Medical Assistant
Dr. Thomas Raetzsch
11.2007 - 04.2009
Phlebotomist/Clerk
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - 05.2008
Personal Care Assistant
American Habilitation Services
03.2006 - 06.2006
Medical Assistant
RMG Medical Health Centers
03.2005 - 11.2005
Extern Student
San Antonio Pediatrics
11.2004 - 12.2004
Clerical Assistant
Law Office of Elaine Watson, P.C.
08.2004 - 11.2004
Teacher's Assistant
Grace Lutheran Day Care Center
01.2002 - 08.2004
Medical Assistant -
National Institute Of Technology
High School Diploma -
Seguin High School