Jaqueline Fontes

Experienced Medical Assistant with hands-on experience in OB/GYN, Family Practice, Urgent Care, and cardiology. Skilled in patient intake, vital signs, clinical procedures, injections, triage, laboratory follow-up, insurance prior authorizations, EHR documentation, and patient coordination. Experienced supporting physicians, managing high-volume patient flow, and training newly hired Medical Assistants.

Medical Assistant - DAP Health / Borrego Health - El Cajon, CA

(2020-02)

• Prepare and assist physicians with colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, intrauterine device insertion/removal, and Nexplanon insertion/removal.
• Room and obtain vital signs for up to 30 patients per day; perform hemoglobin testing and urinalysis.
• Coordinate antenatal testing appointments between patients and hospitals.
• Triage patient questions and communicate laboratory results according to physician orders.
• Administer medroxyprogesterone, HPV, Tdap, influenza vaccine, Makena, and RhoGAM injections.
• Collect medical histories and accurately document patient information in Intergy, Updox, and Epic.
• Submit prior authorizations, communicate with insurance companies, and coordinate with pharmacies through approval.
• Monitor clinical supply inventory and order supplies through McKesson.
• Train and orient newly hired Medical Assistants.

Medical Assistant - Unique Health Care for Women OBGYN - Chula Vista, CA

(2019-07 - 2020-02)

• Prepared patients for well-woman exams, pelvic exams, and procedures.
• Served as lead for the Lean MD weight-loss program, including patient outreach and program communication.
• Answered patient calls and scheduled appointments.
• Used Practice Fusion to schedule patients and document vital signs.
• Verified insurance coverage, including CHG and Medi-Cal.
• Prepared and set up ECGs for patients participating in the Lean MD program.
• Administered B12 injections as part of the Lean MD program.

Medical Assistant Intern - Camacho Benjamin, MD — Cardiology Clinic - National City, CA

(2019-04 - 2019-05)

• Obtained vital signs for up to 30 patients per day, including weight and blood pressure.
• Prepared patients for physician visits and set up ECGs.
• Called patients to provide appointment reminders.
• Applied Holter monitors and instructed patients on proper use.

Medical Assistant Program - Grossmont Health Occupational Center (2019-01-07 - 2019-05-30)

High School Diploma - Grossmont High School (2017-06-08)