Jessica Padilla
@jessicapadilla
Registered Medical Assistant delivering streamlined patient care, intake, and team-ready communication.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Registered Medical Assistant with 3+ years of experience across both front and back office settings, focused on accurate intake, clear communication, and dependable support for clinical teams. I bring a steady, service-driven approach to patient interaction, and I’m known for helping processes run more smoothly—so care feels organized, welcoming, and consistent.
In my recent work with Banner Health settings, I conducted patient intake by confirming vital signs and medication updates, maintaining comprehensive patient histories, and coordinating care to support better outcomes. I communicate effectively with providers to prepare them for patient needs and ensure scanning, faxes, and orders stay current, which helps keep documentation and workflows moving without delays.
I also strengthen the patient journey by streamlining check-in and check-out, optimizing workflow, coordinating appointments, and confirming details to prevent scheduling conflicts or miscommunication. I authenticate insurances and authorizations to reduce claim denials, and I actively support durable medical company requirements so patients have the resources they need.
Beyond core clinic support, I’ve expanded my capability through allergy and immunology responsibilities, where I assisted with patient flow, allergy tests and immunotherapy treatments, up-to-date recordkeeping, and patient education while maintaining HIPAA compliance and confidentiality. Earlier, as a Nurturing Parenting Practitioner, I developed personalized parenting plans, conducted assessments, supervised visitation notes, and collaborated with therapists or social workers—experience that strengthened my empathy, structure, and ability to partner with people from many backgrounds.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Streamlined patient check-in/check-out and coordinated appointments to optimize workflow and prevent scheduling conflicts. Authenticated insurances and authorizations to support accurate claims processing and reduced appointment cancellations through proactive confirmation.
Conducted patient intake as a Registered Medical Assistant, capturing vital signs, medication updates, and complete histories to support accurate care coordination. Coordinated scheduling, communicated with providers, and liaised with durable medical companies to meet patient care requirements.
Medical Assistant
Allergy and Immunology Specialists
May 2022 - Apr 2023 (11 months)
Supported an allergy and immunology clinic by assisting with patient flow, scheduling, and allergy testing and immunotherapy treatments. Maintained up-to-date patient records, educated patients on allergy and treatment plans, and ensured HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
Nurturing Parenting Practitioner
Rising Youth Services
May 2021 - Mar 2022 (10 months)
Developed and implemented individualized parenting plans based on family needs and goals, conducting regular assessments to adjust plans as needed. Supervised and documented visitation, provided feedback to parents, and collaborated with therapists or social workers for a holistic approach.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix
Medical Assistant Certification, Medical Assistant
2021 - 2022
Completed a Medical Assistant program including hands-on training and an internship in a doctors office, graduating with a Medical Assistant certification, and First Aid, CPR, and AED.
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