Reyna Garnica
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant skilled in vital signs measurement, patient history documentation, and medication administration. Committed to confidentiality compliance and effective patient communication in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant/Ward Clerk
CCPN
San Luis Obispo, California
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and answer questions.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Assisted with placing referrals and verified authorization status using EZ-NET, ensuring accurate routing to appropriate specialists.
- Experienced with NextGen EMR system, EZ-Net, CoverMyMeds, and Phreesia.
Medical Assistant
Pain Management Specialists
Santa Maria, California
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Processed medical records requests in compliance with privacy regulations.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality and data security.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to coordinate release of information requests from patients, legal representatives, insurance companies.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Experienced with Centricity EMR system.
Temp Medical Assistant
Community Health Centers
Nipomo, California
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared examination rooms for pediatric visits and ensured cleanliness.
- Recorded patient histories, vital signs, and other pertinent information accurately.
- Supported immunization administration by preparing vaccines and monitoring patients post-injection.
- Communicated effectively with parents to address concerns regarding their child's health.
- Collected laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Answered phone calls from patients to answer questions or address concerns related to their care.
- Performed throat swabs and other basic diagnostic procedures.
- Experienced with AthenaHeath EMR system.
Medical Assistant
Dignity Health
San Luis Obispo, California
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow efficiently in a busy clinic.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured all necessary supplies were available.
- 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.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Assisted in procedures including NSTs, PAP Smears, EMBs, Colposcopies, IUDs, and Nexplanon Insertions.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Experienced with AthenaIDX and Cerner EMR systems.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate
Center For Employment Training
Santa Maria, CA07-2022
High School Diploma -
Delta High School
Santa Maria, CA06-2017
Skills
- Vital signs measurement
- Patient history documentation
- Medication administration
- EMR system management
- Confidentiality compliance
- Patient communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Customer service
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Ward Clerk
CCPN
06.2025 - 01.2026
Medical Assistant
Pain Management Specialists
09.2024 - 06.2025
Temp Medical Assistant
Community Health Centers
01.2024 - 04.2025
Medical Assistant
Dignity Health
11.2022 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant Certificate
Center For Employment Training
High School Diploma -
Delta High School