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Ricardo Garcia Raya

Fresno,CA

Summary

Motivated and adaptable aspiring medical assistant with a strong academic foundation in medical sciences and a deep commitment to healthcare. Skilled in working in both team-based and independent capacities, being quick to adapt in new environments. Dedicated to supporting healthcare teams by ensuring efficient workflow and delivering compassionate patient care. Currently seeking an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic clinical practice.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Saving Hearts Foundation
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • Collaborated with physicians and trained volunteers in a team-based setting to deliver free cardiac screening services for underserved youth, ensuring accurate documentation and flow of participants
  • Assisted in registering patients, taking vital signs, conducting EKGs, and educating participants and families about sudden cardiac arrest risk factors, prevention, and follow-up care
  • Provided compassionate patient interaction, answering questions and guiding participants through the screening process in compliance with privacy standards
  • Represented the organization at campus and community health fairs, strengthening relationships with local school and health organizations

Student Researcher

Research Symposium- Clovis Community College & ACS Conference
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Conducted literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and devise research procedure
  • Coordinated with fellow student researchers to conduct fieldwork activities, including data collection of 50+ water samples across Fresno county
  • Prepared and presented research poster, communicating findings at a college research symposium as well as the American Chemical Society conference

Research Intern

Central Valley Health Policy Institute
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed skills in data analysis, organizing and maintaining records of data collected as part of the COVID-19 Equity Project
  • Worked collaboratively to develop, translate and deliver presentation materials biweekly in English and Spanish to community health workers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Anthropology Minor

UCLA
06-2025

Biology for Transfer Degree -

Clovis Community College
05.2023

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability and quick learning
  • Medical terminology
  • Technologically knowledgeable (MS Word, Excel, Google Drive, etc)
  • Strong work ethic

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Volunteer

Saving Hearts Foundation
10.2024 - 06.2025

Student Researcher

Research Symposium- Clovis Community College & ACS Conference
09.2022 - 08.2023

Research Intern

Central Valley Health Policy Institute
08.2022 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Anthropology Minor

UCLA

Biology for Transfer Degree -

Clovis Community College