Medical Assistant Patient Care
Resume:
Fazila Khwaja
***** ****** ***, *** ***** ***** – Phone: 718-***-**** – Email: ad5qji@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY:
I am a motivated, dedicated, and resourceful science graduate who has gained extensive professional experiences by working as a medical assistant, tutor, peer mentor, and volunteer in healthcare facilities. I have acquired indispensable skills of patient care through clinical rotations in different sites and working experiences in the healthcare industry which enables me to provide clinical and administrative assistance to physicians. I am passionate about underprivileged patient advocacy and participating in programs that inspire equal healing for all without discrimination. My excellent interpersonal communication, linguistic and multicultural skills allow me to quickly build trust and rapport with patients of all backgrounds. As a polyglot, I fluently speak English, Farsi, Pashto, Urdu, and Hindi languages and am well versed in a variety of cultures.
EDUCATION:
● Masters of Health Science in Physician Associate, 2023
Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, UCDavis, California
● Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Biology, 2013
City College of New York, Manhattan, New York
● Associate of Science Degree in Medical Assistant, 2006
Plaza College, Jackson Heights, New York
EXPERIENCES:
● Clinical rotations of five weeks in each specialty:
Family Medicine –Takhar’s Family med, Sacramento
Women’s Health– UC Davis health, ELk Grove
Internal medicine– California Health Care Facility, Stockton
Family Medicine—Dignity health Urgent care, Sacramento
Pediatric– UC Davis, Elk Grove
Mental Health— Dignity Health, Stockton
Emergency Medicine– Oroville Hospital, Oroville
Surgery – Nephrology Department UC Davis Main hospital, Sacramento
Geriatric– Dignity Health Center, Sacramento
● Science Tutor
CRC Student Services Center
January 2018 - March 2020
Assisted students with anatomy and physiology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry courses. Met with students to discuss and review class materials, helped them with specific problems, and assisted them to prepare for tests to improve academic achievement.
● Medical Interpreter
Independent Contractor
July 2019 - September 2020
Performed as a conduit of information for all clinical services including medical terminology and support services, policies, and procedures to assist patients.
Interpreted patients’ and/or patient NOKs’ questions or concerns to appropriate healthcare staff to optimize the patient care experience.
● Information Desk Volunteer
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
October 2018 - March 2020
Performed administrative and front desk support activities.
Looked up patients' information, answered client questions while maintaining patients' confidentiality, and followed all KP policies.
Utilized language line, spectra link phones, desk phones, computers, and accurately recorded tally sheets.
● Medical Assistant with Dr. Siddiqui
Dr. Siddiqui, Central City Community Health Center
May 2016- June 2018
Greeted patients, answered phones, scheduled appointments.
Measured vital signs of the patients, and assisted physicians during the examination. Performed electrocardiograms, authorized drug refills as directed, called-in prescriptions. Updated and maintained patients’ medical records and charts, completed lab orders. Handled correspondences, billing, and other bookkeeping activities.
● Psychology and Chemistry Tutor
Accessibility center of the City College of New York
2012-2013
Helped students with science courses for two hours per week per course.
● Medical Assistant with Dr. Siddiqui
Dr. Ali Siddiqui Medical Of ice, Redland California
June 2010 - December 2010
Measured vital signs of the patients, answered phones, scheduled appointments, assisted physicians during the examination, and helped with other administrative works. Performed electrocardiograms, authorized drug refills as directed, called in prescriptions.
● Business Support Assistant
Women for Afghan Women Organization, College Point, New York
2009
Provided general administrative support for projects and communications for the organization (e.g. answering phones and emails, note-taking at meetings, updating internal and official documents).
● Medical Assistant Volunteer
Dr. Michael Shirazi, New York Medical P.C, Manhattan, New York
June 2007- August 2008
Measured vital signs of patients, assisted primary physicians, and OB/Gyn during the examination.
Assisted with administrative tasks.
CLINICAL SKILLS:
● Venipuncture, EKG Documentation, Clinical and Laboratory Procedures, Coding, ICD-9 and CPT, Medical Transcription and Terminology, Capillary puncture (Glucose, Hematocrit, and Hemoglobin)
SKILLS:
● Familiar with billing, medical record, and insurance processes.
● Type 50+ WPM; Software applications: MediSoft, Microsoft Office
● Excellent people skills with the ability to relate to patients of various cultures and languages.
● Polyglot: Fluent in English, Dari/Persian (Farsi), Pashto, Urdu, and good knowledge of Hindi
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