JOANNA GARCIA
San Jose,CA
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with relevant experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Strong background in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health record systems. Showcased ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing environments or demands. Success noted in improving clinic workflow efficiency and contributing positively to team-focused environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
AACI
San Jose, California
06.2022 - 10.2025
- Collected and recorded patient medical histories accurately.
- Provided basic patient care, including measuring vital signs and administering medications.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Medical Assistant
El Camino Hospital
San Jose, California
11.2022 - 07.2025
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Collected and recorded patient medical histories accurately.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper equipment setup.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and health maintenance guidelines effectively.
- Conducted EKG tests to monitor patients' heart activity and rhythm.
- Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bay Area Medical Academy
San Jose 04-2026
Medical Assistant -
Bay Area Medical Academy
San Jose 01-2019
EKG Technician -
Bay Area Medical Academy
San Jose 01-2019
Phlebotomist -
Bay Area Medical Academy
San Jose 01-2019
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical history documentation
- Vital signs measurement
- EKG administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Health education
- Suture removal
- Wound care and irrigation
- Immunization administration
- Patient triage
- Wound care management
- Specimen labeling
- Equipment sterilization
- Emergency room procedures
- Customer service
- EPIC Trained
Certification
- National Certified Medical Assistant
- National EKG Technician
- National Phlebotomist
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
El Camino Hospital
11.2022 - 07.2025
Medical Assistant
AACI
06.2022 - 10.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bay Area Medical Academy
Medical Assistant -
Bay Area Medical Academy
EKG Technician -
Bay Area Medical Academy
Phlebotomist -
Bay Area Medical Academy