Micah Baxt
*** ****** **** ***** ********* Massachusetts, 02703
774-***-**** *****.****@*****.***
I am a highly effective and persistent employee with a proven record of reliability and resourcefulness. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask and problem solve. A highly motivated employee who interacts effortlessly with all levels of an organization from my colleagues to middle and upper-level management. Overall, my diverse background and experience make me a valuable asset.
Education
Master of Science-Human Nutrition, The University of New Haven-School of Health Sciences. 05/17/21
Research Project Final Paper: 4-Phosphopantetheine administration has potential benefits for patients with dystonia in neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation arising from pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration compared with the iron-chelating medication deferiprone. (Advisor: Donald Stankus, M.S., R.D.)
Bachelor of Science-Nutrition, Bastyr University. 06/17/06
Medical Assistant Diploma, Everest College 06/11
Certifications
Protecting Human Subjects: National Institutes of Health (NIH)-Office of Extramural Research-09/2018
Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training-Stericycle Communication Solutions
Global Communication Platform-Recall Effectiveness Check-Web Rx-Automatic External Defibrillator -Stericycle Communication Solutions-09/2018
Basic Confidentiality Training Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; 12/2008
HIPPA Compliance Re-Certification Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; 2/2009 Everest College; 2011
CPR re-certification: Everest College; 05/11
HIPPA compliance re-certification: annually: Stericycle Communication Solutions
HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health). Stericycle Communication Solutions
Data Governance; Stericycle Communication Solutions
Acceptable Use Policy; Stericycle Communication Solutions
GRC Access Management; Stericycle Communication Solutions
Handling Emergent Situations; Stericycle Communication Solutions
4403 CCM Mylan EpiPen Adverse Event Recall; Stericycle Communication Solutions
Health Care Compliance, Waste, Fraud and Abuse; Stericycle Communication Solutions
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics; Stericycle Communication Solutions
Anti-Corruption Policy; Stericycle Communication Solutions
Employment History
Analytical Chemist
Alpha Analytical Laboratories-Woods Hole Lab: 08/21-Present
Process Regulatory Water, Soil, Air, Tissue, Sediment and Emerging contaminant analyte samples for the presence of Mercury Water, Sulfur, Tungsten, Sulfur, Silicon, and other heavy metals using Pasteur pipettes with Hydrochloric, Nitric and Sulfuring acids. Potassium Permanganate and Persulfate.
Prepare ELN and Pick list in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems)
Assess samples for Limit of Quantitation (LOQ), Limit of Detection (LOD),3. Method Detection Limit (MDL) to calculate for compliance with EPA regulations.
Prepare samples for TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure)
Deliver analyte samples to Analysts for further screening.
Communicate with Auditors to ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA and GCLP (Good quality Laboratory practices
Ensure organization process of laboratory regulations are monitored, achieved, and reported to team leaders relating to environmental safety studies.
Interdepartmentally communicate with organic extractions, emerging contaminants, and other laboratory teams of the conditions under which environmental safety studies are planned, performed, monitored, recorded, archived, and reported.
Customer Experience Expert
Stericycle Communication Solutions (now MAP communications) 11/14-05/21
Serve as a catalyst for the processing, categorization, and distribution of demographic information of over 250 different client accounts in the healthcare, environmental, legal, information technology (IT) and engineering fields to client administration.
Ensure HIPPA compliance/confidentiality of processed information
Track and document data completion for transfer according to HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health) standards
Translate and distribute PHI (protected health information) terminology to third party clients for the correction of technical and mechanical functions of industry components.
Health Care Quality Data Analyst 12/13- 04/14
GMA Research Corporation-Olympic Medical Center/
Obtained source data from Olympic Medical Center patients for purposes of improvement via internal review of statistics, demographics and triage of care.
Classified health care data from client feedback in hospital setting relating to orthopedics, neurology, outpatient rehabilitation, rheumatology, post-surgical care, geriatrics, cardiology, physical therapy, oncology, imaging studies, sleep disorders and pediatrics.
Communicated areas of improvement from patient interviews by statistical categorization of patient feedback for review by Olympic Medical Center.
Market Researcher 09/11 -07/12
The Gilmore Research Group
Gathered, organized and analyzed statistical data from a wide demographic of industries including healthcare, technology, education, public utilities, community needs assessment the nonprofit sector.
Conveyed data recall to supervisors and project coordinators based on study specific questions
Extern Medical Assistant US Healthworks 10/10- 06/11 US Healthworks
Assisted an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, para-professionals and administrators with greeting and providing portal of entry patient assessment for new and established patient outcome.
Took vital signs of a diverse spectrum of patients.
Ensured HIPPA regulation compliance of information for medical record review and documentation.
Monitored patients presenting clinical signs warranting immediate attention to physicians and nurses
Plasma Processing Associate/Laboratory Technician 04/09- 07/10
Grifols Biomat USA
Extracted donor plasma with Pasteur pipette for further metabolic screening tests for presence of: HIV, Hepatitis A, B and C, Lipemia, Histoplasmosis, Paravirus B19, Epstein Barr, and other blood borne pathogens.
Centrifuged plasma samples for further testing by Nucleic Amplification Technology (NAT) and ELISA assay testing.
Packed samples for shipment to CLIA certified virology testing.
Logged client anthropometric data in donor database to insure GMP compliance.
Interacted with auditors.
Recorded reactive samples for negation.
Research Project Interviewer Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center—Public Health 12/08-03/09
Followed SOP Guidelines outlined by the Collaborative Data Services Division management relating to confidentiality of data.
Assisted the public health division in interviewing a study sample of 52,000 clients across 50 states to provide statistical data to CDS for recruitment of further clinical studies.
Acted as a subcontractor to the DMAA (Disease Management Association of America) by coordinating cross reciprocation of patient data to Health Ways Corporation
Ensured security of procured data via compliance with HIPPA review/confidentiality
Marketing and Sales Coordinator 08/06-08/08 La Pasta LLC
Provided inventory control, sales and marketing support for regional farmers markets through partnership with the Seattle farmers' market alliance.
Assisted in assembly, presentation and delivery of selected gourmet pasta products to farmer market customer base
Intern 03/05-06/06 Seattle Nutrition Action Consortium
Interviewed administrators and staff within Seattle Public school system
Utilized Food Processor Nutritional Database software for determination of nutritional content of school lunch programs of Seattle Public school systems
Offered suggestions to project leadership for improved nutritional content of school lunches and improved cost effectiveness for county and state budget allocations for the upcoming fiscal year.
Analyzed pertinent data extrapolated from study sample to determined suitability for final report based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Assistant Manager 02/01 06/03 Nutritional Supplements; Health Hut Health Foods (privately owned health food/nutrition store)
Supervised associates to ensure compliance with store procedures.
Implemented redistributing and relocation procedures for the improved marketing of and sales of new and existing supplements.
Scheduled intra and interdepartmental sales meetings regarding sales for the fiscal year.
Liaison to sales reps of various nutritional supplement companies
Processed special order items and customized nutritional formulations for clients with specific nutritional needs.
Reduced store shrinkage rates by 11%
Increased total net sales of division by 27.8% from two previous fiscal years.
Sales Associate Nutritional Supplements; Health Hut Health Foods (privately owned health food/nutrition store) 01/98-01/01
Communicated inventory needs to suppliers by telephone, fax and email
Organized and stocked shelves
Processed special order requests to customer base
Provided assistant manager with feedback regarding customer satisfaction
Laboratory Assistant/Student Aide: General and Inorganic Chemistry (courses taken at Nassau Community College) 1/97-12/97.
New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped
Monitored visually impaired student in chemistry laboratory in understanding chemical equilibrium concepts, heat transfer, Ka/Pka, acid dissociation constant and gas exchange.
Demonstrated use of Pasteur pipette, centrifuge, balance scale and for weighing compounds.
Assembled funnel, Bunsen burner and associated chemistry equipment for the purpose of assisting Ms. Scharff as an adjunct for successful completion of coursework.
Explained relevance of chemical concepts pertaining to sedimentation rate, extraction, viscosity, rate of evaporation and chemical conversion to student.
Guided visually impaired student in recording data for laboratory questions and facilitating processes in retention of chemistry knowledge.