Quality Assurance Medical Assistant

Ashley Burkholder

*** *** **. **, **********, DC 20002 610-***-****

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Education:

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Concentration in Cell/Molecular/Biochemistry/Genetics

September 2007- Graduation August 2011

Work Experience:

July 2013-Present

Foxhall Internists

Medical Assistant

* Coordinates meetings with pharmaceutical sales representatives and Dr. McBride

* Works closely with Dr. McBride in order to provide the best clinical care to patients

* Takes patient calls for Dr. McBride and triage's them according to their needs

* Schedules patients for physical examinations and sick appointments

* Calls in prescriptions to pharmacy for patients

* Calls patients with laboratory results

* Keeps detailed records and maintains patients charts

December 2012-July 2013

Tetracore Inc., Rockville, MD

Research Associate

* Worked in BSL-3 Laboratory

* SRA (Select Risk Agent) Laboratory access

* Worked on select biological agents including B. anthracis and ricin

* Ordered consumable items and kept detailed laboratory notebooks

* Researched and developed protocols for new scientific experiments based on contractor’s requirements

November 2011-December 2012

PPD, Wayne, PA

Associate Scientist

* Performed manual and automated Polymerase chain reactions (PCR) on HPV clinical samples to test the efficacy of the HPV vaccine in BSL-2 Laboratory

* Worked with Biorobots to extract DNA from clinical samples

* Prepared master mix for PCR

* Used TECAN BioRobot to add DNA to master mix plates

* Ran plates using q-PCR machines

* Performed manual extraction and PCR of VZV and HSV/β-Globin human lesion and whole blood samples

* Primary binder review for submission to Quality Assurance

* Analyzed data of HPV and VZV clinical samples

September 2009-March 2010

Protez Pharmecueticals, Malvern, PA

Molecular and Microbiology Research Assistant

Grew MRSA and related strains and used kits to extract DNA

Ran PCR reactions

Made polyacrylamide gels for gel electrophoresis

Purified DNA using kits and sent them to be sequenced

Analyzed DNA and protein sequences

Tested efficacy of Beta-Lactamase inhibitors on MRSA growth

Kept organized, detailed laboratory notebook

May 2007- September 2009

Mercy Suburban Hospital, East Norriton, PA

MRI Technical Aide

Assist MRI Technicians in administration of IV contrast, and care of patients throughout entire MRI exam

Radiology Front Desk Secretary

Aided patients in registering for CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, X-ray, Ultrasound, Mammograms, and Interventional Radiology

Medical Records Aide

Worked directly with doctors in Dictating Room

Located, arranged and stored patients medical records

Proficient in Medrec computer systems

Extra Curricular Activities

Volunteer for Emergency Room Mercy Suburban Hospital 2006-December 2012

Over 450 clinical hours in MRI and Emergency Room

* Wellness Champion, Social Committee, Safety Committee for PPD Wayne site

* Rock and Roll Marathon 2014

* NYC Marathon Finisher 2014

Technical Skills

PCR DNA Sequencing

Gel Electrophoresis DNA Extraction

Western Blotting Proficient in MS Office

Elisa Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Scientific Writing

Relevant Coursework

Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Human Physiology, Pharmacology, Metabolism, General Chemistry I-III, Organic Chemistry I, II, Lab I & II, Public Speaking, Technical Writing, Grant Writing, Statistics

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