Julissa Barajas

UC Davis undergraduate studying Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior with hands-on clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, including EMR documentation, patient intake, and provider coordination. Laboratory coursework in neurobiology, cell biology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry, with direct experience conducting hands-on experiments in neurophysiology and cellular and sensory-motor systems. Detail-oriented, bilingual (English/Spanish), and comfortable working directly with patients, data, and lab procedures in fast-paced clinical and research settings.

Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist at Greenhaven Family Practice (2023-06 – 2026-06)

• Gathered and documented patient medical history and vitals in the EMR system for physician review, supporting accurate and organized record-keeping.
• Coordinated appointment scheduling, patient check-ins, lab orders, and referrals, ensuring timely follow-through on provider instructions.
• Served as an interpreter for Spanish-speaking patients, facilitating clear communication between patients and clinical staff.
• Collaborated with the medical assistant team to streamline patient flow and maintain consistent, detail-oriented documentation practices.

ER Volunteer at UC Davis Medical Center (2026-01 – 2026-03)

• Guided families through the emergency department to reach their loved ones, providing clear direction and reassurance during high-stress situations.
• Supported patients and families in the waiting room by answering questions and running errands to ease wait times.
• Assisted the front desk with patient flow coordination, helping ensure patients were seen in a timely manner and felt informed and reassured.

Receptionist at Dominguez Insurance Services (2024-06 – 2025-08)

• Advised clients on insurance details and policy updates, translating technical information into clear, accessible explanations.
• Maintained organized client records and proactively communicated updates via email and written correspondence.
• Managed outreach efforts to keep clients informed, building trust through consistent and professional follow-up.

Swim Instructor at SafeSplash (2022-06 – 2022-08)

• Independently led instructional sessions for children and parents, adapting communication for different age groups.
• Tracked individual student progress using a computer-based system and reported updates to parents.

Senior in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior – University of California, Davis (2027-03)