Garrett Heathman
Hartline,WA
Summary
Biochemistry graduate from Gonzaga University with extensive clinical experience as a medical assistant in a rural critical access hospital. Raised on a fifth-generation wheat farm and cattle ranch in eastern Washington, with a strong commitment to serving rural and underserved communities. Experienced in direct patient care, clinical and surgical settings, scientific research, and community service, with a long-term goal of practicing medicine in the communities that shaped me.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant - Registered
Coulee Medical Center
Grand Coulee, WA
10.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in a rural critical access hospital, including rooming patients, obtaining vitals, preparing exam rooms, and facilitating communication between patients and providers.
- Assist physicians with in-clinic procedures, including laceration repairs, cyst removals, joint injections, and contraceptive implant procedures.
- Support patient care across both outpatient clinic and surgical settings, gaining extensive exposure to the coordination and delivery of care in a rural healthcare system.
- Work closely with physicians, nurses, and surgical staff while developing longitudinal relationships with patients from the surrounding rural communities.
Operator/Laborer
Heathman Farms, Inc
Hartline
01.2016 - Current
- Assist family seasonally from spring through fall in fixing equipment, operating combine for wheat harvesting, and sowing seeds for next year's crop
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05.2025
Associate of Arts -
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake06.2021
Timeline
Medical Assistant - Registered
Coulee Medical Center
10.2025 - Current
Operator/Laborer
Heathman Farms, Inc
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Gonzaga University
Associate of Arts -
Big Bend Community College
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Senior Thesis - Gonzaga University
- 2024 - 2025
- Transition Metal Complexes for the Electrochemical Reduction of CO2
- Investigated catalytic mechanisms for carbon dioxide reduction using transition metal complexes
- Applied concepts in electrochemistry and inorganic chemistry
- Synthesized and analyzed compounds, contributing to departmental research objectives.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SERVICE
- Grant & Lidgerwood Elementary, Science in Action - Designed and taught weekly 60-minute science lessons to 3rd - 4th grade students, Delivered hands-on experiments to engage young learners and simplify scientific concepts
- Longfellow Elementary, Campus Kids - Mentored underserved 4th - 6th grade students to support academic, emotional, and social growth, Built strong relationships through games, projects, and weekly support
- BSA Troop 35, Eagle Scout & Senior Patrol Leader - Earned rank of Eagle Scout through long-term service and leadership, Led troop activities, service projects, and coordinated community events