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Zayra Barcenas Cruz, CCMA

Clinical Contributor

With 2 years of experience as a medical scribe and 3 years of experience as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA, Zayra Barcenas Cruz knows firsthand what it’s like working in the healthcare field. Zayra earned her Bachelor of Health Science from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) in 2021. When not writing, Zayra is working towards getting into medical school as she is passionate about making healthcare services accessible to everyone. Zayra’s favorite part of working for EduMed is empowering students like her with helpful content to aid them on their path towards their future healthcare careers.

Education

BA in Health Science


Expertise

Medical Assisting – Health Science

With 2 years of experience as a medical scribe and 3 years of experience as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA, Zayra Barcenas Cruz knows firsthand what it’s like working in the healthcare field. Zayra earned her Bachelor of Health Science from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) in 2021. When not writing, Zayra is working towards getting into medical school as she is passionate about making healthcare services accessible to everyone. Zayra’s favorite part of working for EduMed is empowering students like her with helpful content to aid them on their path towards their future healthcare careers.

Zayra's Advice for Future Students

Working in healthcare takes heart, courage, and belief in yourself. Your dedication and compassion will make a difference to your future patients. Always stay resilient.

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