Desiree Garcia
About Desiree Garcia
Desiree Garcia is a Medical Assistant at Scripps Health in the Greater San Diego Area, with a diverse background in healthcare and other industries.
Current Position at Scripps Health
Desiree Garcia is currently employed as a Medical Assistant at Scripps Health in the Greater San Diego Area. Her responsibilities encompass various patient care and administrative tasks that are crucial to the daily operations of the healthcare facility.
Previous Roles at Scripps Health
Desiree Garcia has an extensive history with Scripps Health. She initially worked as a Medical Assistant at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in La Jolla, California from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she completed a one-month externship at the Scripps Clinic Integrative Medicine in 2015. Both roles allowed her to gain significant experience in patient care and integrative medicine practices.
Experience in Diverse Fields
Before her career in healthcare, Desiree Garcia gained experience in various roles. She worked as a Level 2 associate at In-N-Out Burger for four months in 2015. From 2012 to 2014, she was a Stylist at DIESEL SALON. Furthermore, she worked as a Motorclothes Sales Associate at El Cajon Harley-Davidson from 2008 to 2015. These roles helped her develop a diverse skill set that she brings to her current position in healthcare.
Educational Background and Certifications
Desiree Garcia holds an Associate of Science in Human Biology from National University, completed in 2020. She earned a certification in Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide from California Medical College in 2019. Additionally, she achieved a certification in Cardiovascular Technology from the same institution in 2017. She obtained a Medical Assistant Certificate from Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista in 2015. Her journey in education began with a Cosmetology license and certification as a Make-up Artist from Bellus Academy in 2011.
Commitment to Continued Education
Desiree Garcia strongly believes in the importance of continued education and is actively pursuing further education in healthcare. She has completed the California Certification to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and is currently enrolled at National University, working on prerequisites for Nursing. Her dedication to learning underscores her commitment to professional growth and excellence in patient care.