Valerie Jasso
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in both hospital and long-term care environments. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Parkland Health
Dallas, US
02.2023 - Current
- monitored patients' vitals and reported concerns to nurse
- assisted patients with daily activities to promote comfort and independence
- communicated effectively with nurses to ensure coordinated care
- Performed blood draw procedures
- Conducted electrocardiogram tests
Certified Medical Assistant
BSW Surgical Institute
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Checked in and out patients, ensuring accurate data entry and efficient patient flow
- Collect co-pays, facilitating smooth transaction process for patient visits
- Verify insurances for office visits and surgeries
- Rooming patients
- Measure accurate vitals
- Assist surgeon with in office procedures
- Scheduling surgeries
- Managed incoming phone calls in a professional manner
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
BSW Digestive Disease Frisco
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Coordinated and scheduled medical procedures to optimize patient flow and resource allocation
- Communicated patient results and addressed inquiries to ensure understanding and care continuity
- Measured accurate vital signs
- Roomed patients
- Ensured cleanliness and stocked necessary supplies in patient rooms to support efficient patient care
- Obtained prior authorizations for prescribed medications
Certifed Medical Assistant
Baylor Scott & White at TI
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Administer medication and injections
- Performed venipuncture and processed blood samples for laboratory analysis
- Measured and recorded accurate vital signs to support patient assessments
- Record patient history and chief complaints stated by the patient
- Covid-19 swabbing and send out Covid-19 Cultures
- Cleaned and restocked patient rooms to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for patient care
- Perform numerous administrative duties
Patient Support Representative
CCS Medical
Farmers Branch, US
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted patients with insurance verification and benefits explanation.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare providers and patients effectively.
- Managed patient inquiries through phone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Answered inbound and outbound calls to assist patients with ordering diabetic testing supplies
Medical Assistant
Premier Cardiovascular Care of Dallas
Dallas, US
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Rooed patients, took vitals and EKGs, assisted physician with ablations, scheduled procedures, communicated results and addressed patient inquiries, refilled prescriptions, and handled prescription prior authorizations.
- Supported physicians during patient exams and procedures, ensuring high-quality care at cardiovascular clinic.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and appointment confirmations, enhancing clinic operational flow.
- Prepared and maintained medical records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Medical Assistant
Prism Health North Texas
Dallas, US
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Back office: took patient vitals, assisted provider with pap smears, administered immunizations and medications including Penicillin and Rocephin.
- Vaccine coordinator: managed vaccine inventory by tracking stock levels, ordering vaccines, and reporting temperature logs and usage to Dallas County.
- Front desk: greeted patients, answered phones, collected co-pays, maintained client files per Dallas County and Ryan White Funding requirements.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Van Johnson Jr PLLC
Dallas, US
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Prepared patients for examination through preliminary physical tests including blood pressure, weight, and temperature; summarized patient history, managed phone calls, collected co-pays and payments, and verified insurance.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
- Counseled patients by effectively communicating physician's orders and addressing questions regarding surgery.
- Scheduled surgeries by coordinating with surgical center, confirming times with patients, and preparing charts, pre-admission, and consent forms.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Medical Assistant
Choice Cancer Care
Irving, US
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Obtained patients' weight, height, and vital signs to support accurate health assessments.
- Prepares exam rooms or procedure rooms for the provider.
- Assisted provider during patient exams and procedures, including bone marrow biopsies, to ensure safe and effective care.
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood samples for laboratory analysis. and running test such as CBC and CMPs in office
- Sending out blood samples to laboratory
- Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
- Managed front office operations, efficiently answering multiple phone lines, checking in and out patients, and collecting co-pays to enhance patient experience.
- Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys
- Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation
Medical Assistant
Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving
Irving, US
12.2008 - 04.2011
- Administered medications and injections to patients in a clinical setting.
- Assisted provider during patient exams and procedures, enhancing patient care experience.
- Prepared exam or procedure rooms, ensuring readiness for provider and patient needs.
- Obtained patient's weight, height and vital signs.
- Record the chief complaint as stated by the patient.
- Completed laboratory and diagnostic testing requests and scheduled patient appointments per provider orders.
Education
Diploma in Medical Assisting -
Remington College
Dallas, TX01-2007
High School Diploma -
Moises E Molina High School
Dallas, TX01-2006
Skills
- EKG administration
- Vital signs measurement
- Phlebotomy
- Administering Injections
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR Certification
- EMR Systems Experience
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument sterilization
- Patient assistance
- Attention to detail
- Customer Service
- Compassionate care
Certification
- National registered certified medical assistant
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Parkland Health
02.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
BSW Surgical Institute
09.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
BSW Digestive Disease Frisco
01.2022 - 09.2022
Certifed Medical Assistant
Baylor Scott & White at TI
07.2021 - 01.2022
Patient Support Representative
CCS Medical
03.2020 - 05.2021
Medical Assistant
Premier Cardiovascular Care of Dallas
03.2018 - 03.2020
Medical Assistant
Prism Health North Texas
07.2016 - 08.2017
Medical Assistant
Dr. Van Johnson Jr PLLC
01.2015 - 02.2016
Medical Assistant
Choice Cancer Care
04.2013 - 06.2015
Medical Assistant
Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving
12.2008 - 04.2011
Diploma in Medical Assisting -
Remington College
High School Diploma -
Moises E Molina High School