Celia Garcia Salinas
Reno,NV
Summary
Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background over several years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Unite/isleep
Reno, Nevada
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted with patient intake and managed appointment scheduling for sleep studies and consultations for optimal flow.
- Supported staff training on clinic procedures and protocols.
- Processed payments from patients or insurance companies for services rendered at the clinic.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant safety standards and protocols within the clinic environment.
- Prepared reports summarizing patient visits, test results, diagnoses, medications prescribed.
- Developed educational materials for patients undergoing sleep studies or treatments for their disorder.
Medical Assistant
Sierra Nevada Specialty
Reno, Nevada
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and provided guidance on medication use.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and answer questions.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained medical records and updated patient files using electronic systems.
Medical Assistant
Sage Neuroscience
Reno, Nv
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Insurance verification on test from electroencephalograms, nerve conduction studies and electromyograms and Botox treatment.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Medical Assistant
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
04.2016 - 05.2023
- Maintained patient records, including test results and physician orders.
- Educated patients on the proper use of inhalers, nebulizers and other medical devices.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from referring physicians regarding test results or patient care issues.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers for seamless patient care.
- Administered injections and performed basic lab tests as needed.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and questions.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Education
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant -
Carrington College
Reno, NV 03.2014 - 02.2015
Skills
- Vital signs measurement
- Patient intake
- Compliance adherence
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptable
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- EMR / EHR( Cerner, EPIC, Advance MD, Next Gen)
- HIPPA compliance
Certification
- CPR
- BLS
- Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Unite/isleep
07.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Sierra Nevada Specialty
03.2025 - 07.2025
Medical Assistant
Sage Neuroscience
06.2023 - 03.2025
Medical Assistant
Renown Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - 05.2023
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant -
Carrington College
03.2014 - 02.2015