Sarina Garcia
San Pedro
Summary
Skilled Back Office Medical Assistant with comprehensive experience in clinical procedures, patient care and administrative tasks. Strengths include strong communication skills, adeptness at multitasking and high level of organization. Have contributed significantly to streamlining office functions, improving efficiency while maintaining highest standards of patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4043
4043
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gastroenterologist Medical Assistant
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Group
Mission Viejo
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Coordinated and scheduled gastrointestinal procedures, including endoscopies and colonoscopies, ensuring proper patient preparation and documentation.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient intake and medical history documentation.
- Maintained electronic health records with accurate patient information updates.
- Facilitated communication between patients and medical staff to address inquiries.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured necessary supplies were available.
- Assisted in processing insurance claims and verifying patient coverage details.
- Educated patients on office procedures and provided guidance on next steps.
- Educated patients on gastrointestinal health and preventive measures effectively.
- Evaluated patient symptoms to identify underlying causes of gastrointestinal issues.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to gastroenterology in order to stay current on advances in the field.
Back Office Medical Assistant
Integrative Oncology & Medicine Clinic - VVSMD
San Clemente
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination for oncology consultations.
- Communicated with patients regarding treatment plans and follow-up procedures.
- Organized and maintained medical supply inventory for the clinic's operations.
- Provided clerical support to the back office staff by completing forms, entering data into electronic health records system and maintaining logs and records of patient visits.
- Assisted physicians with minor procedures such as dressing changes or injections.
- Performed basic laboratory tests including urinalysis, hemoglobin testing.
- Answered incoming calls from patients and other medical personnel in a timely manner.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, faxing, copying, scanning and mailing of documents.
- Communicated effectively with nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Prepared exam rooms prior to patient visit by stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness of space.
- 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.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Front / Back Office Medical Assistant
South Coast Medical Group
Aliso Viejo
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions, refills, and prior authorizations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Sanitized, restocked, organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms where I then obtained patient medical history, vital signs, and medications.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently by collecting and processing specimens.
- Administered vaccinations/immunizations, and medications as directed by a physician.
- Completed EKGs and measured patient spirometry based on patient presentation in office.
- Assisted physicians with procedures, including wound care, suturing, and Sterilizing instruments.
Back Office Medical Assistant
Prime Medical
San Pedro
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed administrative duties such as answering phones and maintaining medical records.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented accurate vital signs for patients in the clinic.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Performed venipunctures, injections, and diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Sanitized exam rooms, restocked and organized medical equipment.
Education
North West College
Long Beach, CAHigh School Diploma -
San Pedro High School
San Pedro, CASkills
- Blood Draws
- Injections
- EKGs
- EMR
- Vital Signs
- Organization Skills
- Listening Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Time Management
Certification
- Medical Assistant Diploma
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Gastroenterologist Medical Assistant
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Group
03.2025 - 11.2025
Back Office Medical Assistant
Integrative Oncology & Medicine Clinic - VVSMD
04.2024 - 02.2025
Front / Back Office Medical Assistant
South Coast Medical Group
07.2023 - 03.2024
Back Office Medical Assistant
Prime Medical
08.2022 - 06.2023
North West College
High School Diploma -
San Pedro High School