MARIA SYED
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EDUCATION
Master of Science in Medicine – Physician Assistant Studies Western Michigan University – Kalamazoo, MI
Expected Graduate – August 2021
Bachelor of Health Science
Oakland University
Graduated – April 2018
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
• Dermatology: Southwest Dermatology – Kalamazoo, MI o Preceptor: Jennifer Williford PA-C
• Internal Medicine: Patient First Medical Center – Dearborn, MI o Preceptor: Dr. Abdulhassan Saad M.D.
• Endocrinology: Spectrum Health Medical Group Endocrine – Grand Rapids, MI o Preceptor: Erin Lee PA-C
• Pediatrics: Edgewood Center Pediatrics – Commerce, MI o Preceptor: Dr. Brian Gendelman M.D.
• Trauma/General Surgery: Hurley Medical Center – Flint, MI o Preceptor: Barton Scotland PA-C
To be completed
• Family Medicine
• OB/GYN
• Psychiatry
• Emergency Department
WORK
Care Coordinator – 03/2019 to 04/2019
Meridian Health Plan – Troy, MI
● Created a relationship with the member working towards their overall well-being by facilitating transitions of care for through individual meetings in person and by phone
● Manage an assigned caseload of Meridian members while remaining in compliance with all internal and regulatory requirements
● Conduct complete, timely and accurate program specific assessments, including but not limited to, Health Risk Assessments, and prenatal and postnatal assessments
● Collaborate with Utilization Management to ensure coordination and implementation of authorized services
● Address needed HEDIS with all members assigned and assist in scheduling appointments for HEDIS measure completion
● Maintain HIPAA standards and confidentiality of protected health information
Behavior Technician – 04/2017 to 02/2019
Macomb Oakland County Regional Center – Troy, MI
• Provided intensive individualized therapy services directed toward the development and/or enhancement of skills necessary for emotional, cognitive, behavioral, language, and interpersonal growth of the patient.
• Used appropriate applied behavior therapy, communication, and reinforcement techniques consistently.
• Accurately complete all required documentation and data collection daily.
• Worked with individual patients to reinforce learning of material or skills as described in the IEP/treatment plan.
• Assisted in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of the individual patient, his/her needs, interests, and abilities.
Certified Dermatology Technician - 04/2016 to 10/2016 North Oakland Dermatology - Rochester Hills, MI
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
• Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
• Documented physical examination findings and procedures performed by the physician and physician assistant
• Documented lab results as directed by the physician of physician assistant
• Assisted in in-office surgeries/suture removal
• Explained procedures, directions, and consent forms to patients
• Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
• Faxed prescriptions to pharmacies
Medical Assistant/Receptionist/Assistant Manager - 01/2016 to 9/2016 Healing Hands Urgent Care - Sylvan Lake MI
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
• Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
• Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
• Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
• Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
• Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, EKGs, and X-rays
• Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications. Wellness Ambassador/Certified Student Peer Ambassador - 08/2015 to 08/2017 Graham Health Center/OU Counseling Center – Oakland University
• Assisted in creating programs on stress management
• Presented stress management techniques to classrooms and student organizations
• Advocated for Mental Health Awareness events on campus
• Assisted in coordinating programs on Nutrition on campus
• Assisted in physical fitness activities on college campus
• Assisted in coordinating suicide prevention programs on campus Medical Assistant/Receptionist - 07/2015 to 09/2015 Atallah Heart Center/Rochester Med Center – Rochester Hills, MI
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
• Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
• Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
• Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
• Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
• Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, and EKGs.