Sylvia L. Garcia, MA sylvia_garcia86@yahoo.com |512-939-8781

373 Atlantis Kyle, TX 78640

Positive Medical Assistant striving to apply my skills in a growing and ever changing medical field; I believe my diligence and cheerful demeanor will assist me in accomplishing any challenges presented to me in an effective and positive way.

EDUCATION

Gonzales High School, High School Diploma Graduate

Everest Institute, Medical Assistant Program, Diploma Graduate 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE

Community Care ( January 2015- February 2016)

Medical Assistant- Pediatrics

Record vitals, review and update patient and family history.

Maintain proper child immunizations and immunization records.

Administer immunizations and office medications.

Perform office tests- EKG, urinalysis, flu test, strep test, etc.

Care Spot (February 2013- October 2014)

Front Desk

Opening and closing procedures - managing copays, balance ledgers, reconcile reports.

Schedule appointments and patient call backs.

Manage daily deposits and proper petty cash allowances with Center Manger.

Medical Assistant

Record vitals, patient history and triage.

Assist physicians with minor surgical procedures - suture, I&D’s, and suture removal.

Surgical tray set up – Sterile and non-sterile.

Perform office tests – EKG, spirometry, UA, flu test, strep test, cholesterol.

Perform wound care and bandage application.

EMR trained – Nex Gen.

Cricket Communications (November 2012 – April 2013)

Retail Service Representative

Collect customer’s monthly bill payments.

Manage service issues with customer’s devices.

Austin Primary Care Physicians (May 2011 – January 2012)

Front Desk

Maintain office communication – answer phones, process incoming and outgoing faxes.

Maintain proper patient flow.

Medical Assistant

Maintain samples closet – notify Pharmaceutical Reps of shortages and receive supplies.

EMR trained- Alteer.

Walgreens (January 2007 – May 2011; September 2011 – January 2013)

Cashier

Manage customer money.

Floor Associate/ Photo Tech

Maintain proper customer service in aiding customers in locating products they desire.

Process customer’s film in a timely manner.

Maintain equipment in my department (printers, scanners, development chemicals, etc.)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS

Audiometric Equipment Certified – Texas Department of State and Human Services.

Vision Screen Certified - Texas Department of State and Human Services.

Adult CPR Certified/Child CPR Certified/Infant CPR Certified – American Heart Association.

Two time recipient of Directors List – Everest Institute.

Honor Roll throughout duration of program – Everest Institute.

Outstanding Student Award (awarded by instructor) – Everest Institute.

I received recognition from Student Services – Everest Institute.