Ruqayah Al Hayder
San Diego
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with extensive clinical experience across diverse specialties, including Urgent Care, General Medicine, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Endocrinology, OB/GYN, Women’s Health, and Podiatry. Completed a rigorous 6-month Medical Assistant program with 320 clinical internship hours, transitioning seamlessly into full-time employment. Proficient in clinical procedures, medication administration, EMR documentation, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Bilingual in Arabic and English. Committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences and enhancing operational efficiency through strong communication and organizational skills. Focused on continuous professional development through the pursuit of a degree in Biology.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Family Health Centers of San Diego
05.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care across multiple departments including Urgent Care, General Medicine, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Endocrinology, OB/GYN, Women’s Health, and Podiatry
- Perform patient intake, vital signs, medical histories, and medication reconciliation
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Prepare and set up procedures using proper sterile technique
- Administer medications and injections as ordered by providers
- Perform EKGs and assist with cardiac-related testing
- Accurately document patient care in EMR while maintaining HIPAA compliance
- Educate patients on medications, procedures, and follow-up instruction
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated follow-up appointments effectively.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records to ensure seamless information flow.
Medical Assistant Intern
Family Health Centers of San Diego
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Completed comprehensive hands-on clinical training in a high-volume healthcare setting
- Assisted with patient care, procedures, and clinical documentation
- Applied infection control standards and patient safety protocols
- Gained experience working with diverse patient populations
- 320 Clinical Hours
- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate collection of medical histories and insurance information.
- Supported healthcare providers by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments.
Education
Medical Assistant Program - Medica Assistant
Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute
San Diego, CA 9210503-2025
No Degree - Biology
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CAHigh School Diploma -
Learn4life
El Cajon, CA06-2023
Skills
- Rooming process coordination
- Vital signs & BMI
- EKGs & cardiac testing preparation
- Medication administration (per provider orders)
- Injections (IM/SubQ)
- Point-of-care testing
- Procedure setup & assisting
- Sterilization & infection control
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Patient education & discharge instructions
- Multispecialty clinical workflow
Certification
- CPR / BLS – American Heart Association
- HIPAA Training
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
Arabic – Fluent
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Family Health Centers of San Diego
05.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant Intern
Family Health Centers of San Diego
01.2025 - 03.2025
Medical Assistant Program - Medica Assistant
Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute
No Degree - Biology
Cuyamaca College
High School Diploma -
Learn4life
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Assistant Manager
- JCPenney – [Location]
- 4 Years
- Supervised staff and daily operations in a fast-paced retail environment
- Managed scheduling, training, and customer service
- Developed strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills