Valeria Garcia
Brownsville
Summary
Accomplished Medical Assistant with a proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and managing clinical operations. Expertise in medication reconciliation and EHR management, driving improvements in patient engagement and health outcomes across diverse populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Complex Health Program-Wellmed
Brownsville
06.2024 - Current
- Patient Care
- Medication reconciliation and education
- Enhanced patient wellness through engagement
- Administration of therapeutic injection and immunizations
- Performed blood draws for laboratory testing
- Operated EKG machine for patient assessments
- scheduled and confirmed patient appointments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
- Patient communication
- requested medical records and faxed consultation notes to support timely patient care.
- Chart prep prior appointment.
- Insurance verification
- updated Excel tracker with patient information to maintain accurate records for clinical team.
- Delivering GrandPads and Home visits assisting provider during home visits
- Travel through Cameron and Hidalgo county
Certified Medical Assistant
New Horizon Medical Center
Brownsville
03.2020 - 05.2024
- Administered immunizations to improve patient health outcomes
- Patient care
- Medication reconciliation
- Phlebotomy
- Executed vital tasks to support patient care initiatives
- Managed EHR system to ensure timely access to patient information
- Scheduling appointments
- Patient communication
- Prior authorization
- Performed faxing of important documents to ensure timely delivery
- EKG machine
Head Cook
Stripe
Harlingen
04.2014 - 01.2020
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain stock levels and minimize waste.
- Implemented sanitation practices to uphold health regulations and food safety standards.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
Education
Certification - Medical -
Southern Careers Institute
Harlingen, Tx01-2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Clinical expertise
- Vital signs measurement
- Medical terminology
- EHR and ECW systems
- Appointment scheduling
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Native
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Complex Health Program-Wellmed
06.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
New Horizon Medical Center
03.2020 - 05.2024
Head Cook
Stripe
04.2014 - 01.2020
Certification - Medical -
Southern Careers Institute