Medical Transcriptionist Scribe
Resume:
Sasha Stanford
**********@*****.*********.***
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Washington, DC 20012
Education: Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI (5/16)
MBA with a concentration in Health Care Management
Virginia State University (VSU), Petersburg, VA (7/11)
M.S. Biology
The George Washington University (GWU), Washington, D.C.
B.A. in Biology with Spanish language & literature minor (5/ 03)
Certificates: Certificates:
Certified Medical Assistant (4/22)
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) (5/21)
Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI (12/21)
Graduate Certificate in Predictive Analytical/Data Visualization (Tableau, R programming),
Graduate Certificate in Leadership Strategies, Graduate Certificate in Human Resources
Management, and Graduate Certificate in Marketing.
Lilly Pharmaceutical Company (1/21)
ICH GCP, Clinical Laboratory Overview, Clinical Trials Material, Protocol Overview,
Critical Data, Compound Overview, Adjudication, Adjudication
Clinical Trial Network Online Research (11/16-12/16)
Windsor School of Medicine & Pinnacle Education Services, Houston Texas
Reviewed to the Regulations concerning Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Clinical Trials.
Completing educational modules concerning the institutional review board (IRB) and human
subjects protection requirements.
Thoroughly exposed to the ethical and regulatory education and training of IRB.
Honors
and Awards: • Davenport University National Honor Society of Leadership and Success (1/16- current)
• Davenport University Community Service Honor Roll (1/14-12/15)
Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society Induction (4/04-5/05)
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society Induction (4/04-5/05)
William Randolph Hearst Scholarship Award (12/01-05/02)
DF and JD Antonelli Scholarship Award (11/01-05/02)
GWU Faculty/Staff Scholarship (1/01-5/02)
University and Alumni Award (8/00-5/02)
Presidential Academic Scholarship (8/98-5/02)
Featured on the Columbian School of Arts and Sciences’
Dean’s List (8/01-12/01)
Featured twice in the GWU Medical Center’s Progress newsletter (6/00 &11/00)
Nominee: Student Employee of the Year (5/00)
M and D Loughran Scholarship (8/99-5/00)
Work
Experience: Clinical Research Coordinator/Biologics Coordinator (4/21-current)
Schlesinger Group/Sago
Offer my opinions concerning cross-functional product development teams to create innovate
biotech investigational research drugs (IRD), and the effects that IRD’s have already had on
clinical research subject participants.
Share my views on a variety of topics to help influence the development of biotechnology and
Healthcare.
Discuss the process of insurance verification and financial support for immigrant patients
Discuss the act of regularly checking Electronic Data Capturing (EDC) systems for clinical
Trials.
Converse about the topics of maintenance of a screening/enrollment log and required
documentation such as screening failures and phone communications with patients and/or
clients.
Clinical Research Coordinator (8/22-1/23)
Derm Associates
Regularly checked (EDC) systems, such as Red Cap and Trial Master for editorial correction,
integrity and compliance.
Participated in cross-functional product development teams to create innovate biotech solutions
that meet customer requirements.
Performed clinical/lab duties or procedures such as vital signs, centrifuge operation,
administration of drugs via infusion, storing and/or shipping specimen, etc. as required for the
implementation of approved clinical trial protocols.
Worked on studies such as: Corrona Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis, Identity, Target, Exact
Science, Arcutis, 1434, and Medi-MM36-3
Assisted with the maintenance of a screening/enrollment log and required documentation such
as screening failures and phone communications with patients and/or clients. .
Assisted with data validation and query resolution.
Medical Assistant/Surgical Assistant/Patient Navigator (2/22-7/22)
Aerotek/Aston/The GW Medical Faculty Associates
Obtain vital signs from incoming patients of the Breast Surgery and Plastic Surgery
Departments.
Instruct patients in the collection of samples and completion of genetic testing..
Attend Tumor Board meetings and participates in departmental meetings as requested.
Greet patients that arrive in the Breast Imaging department, and attend to patients who suffered
adverse reactions from stereotactic mammography.
Medical Assistant/Project Management Assistant/Medical Transcriptionist
in Liver & Kidney Departments (5/21-2/22)
Aerotek/Aston/Georgetown University Hospital
Assisted in the primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of
this process by stringent editorial review.
Assisted the product manager in developing strategic skills to improve patient satisfaction and
patient recruitment.
Researched user behavior strategic behavior, and led strategic product roadmap discussions
across multi-functional teams.
Provided project guidelines, including product specifications, vision, time lines and observed
budgets, while communicating this information to members of the cross-functional teams.
Contacted and recruited patients, and administered forms and questionnaires in person and by
phone. Screened patients for appropriate information.
Prepared patients for physician evaluations. Instructed patients in the collection of samples and
completion of tests.
Facilitated the evaluation of both pre and post-transplant patients by
interfacing with referring physicians, Transplant hepatologists, Transplant nephrologists,
Transplant surgeons, scheduling coordinators, consultants, Insurance coordinators and social
workers.
Assisted in the coordination of the complex management and education of patients pre and post-
transplant.
Retrieved records, and reported patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to nurse.
Trained other clinical staff on clinical operations and EMRs.
Obtained and reviews consent forms, treatment plans, and side effects as appropriate.
Home Health Aide (10/16-4/21)
Great Expectations Inc Home Healthcare and Nursing Services Agency, Margaret Kamara
Served as a medical transcriptionist by retrieving records, and reported patient’s condition and
reaction to drugs and treatments to nurse. Also documented vital signs.
• Assist in medical treatment, by identifying and analyzing health issues, thus serving as a
consultant for health care.
• Administers bridge Vacuum Assisted Closure (V. A. C.) dressing, and IV meds.
Clinical Research Coordinator (12/20- 2/21)
ClinVax Trials Solutions, Dr. Manoj Mathur
Maintained study timelines and edited ISF binders.
Assisted with data validation and query resolution by editing source documents.
Perform clinical/lab duties or procedures like vital signs, centrifuge operation, administration of
Drugs via infusion gauze management, administration of drugs by infusion, storing and/or
shipping specimen, etc.
Participated in cross-functional product development teams to create innovate biotech solutions
that meet customer requirements
I conducted an ophthalmic study called the EYE study where I assessed the effects of diabetic
retinopathy with high-end ophthalmic equipment.
Medical Interpreter (8/15-11/20)
Liberty Language Services,Vienna, Virginia, Sameh Abdelkader
Translated (English to Spanish) physical exam results and documented findings on medical
charts, while demonstrating knowledge of medical terminology.
Assisted patients in completing discharge forms, by editing completed paperwork.
Medical Graduate Extern (4/15-7/15)
La Clinica Alianza; Norcorss, Georgia, Dr. Ali Hikami & Dr. Gregory Zaker
Served as a Medical Transcriptionist, completing physical exams and documented findings on
medical charts using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to
accurately prepare and edit written documented findings.
Trained medical students, and those in academia executing proper care for patients of the Pain
Management Department using knowledge of medical terminology; the structure and physiology
of major anatomical systems and the major diseases of each to code (ICD-9 & ICD10) and
maintain medical records.
Medical Transcriptionist/Medical Scribe (4/14/4/15)
Nuance Transcription Services: Atlanta, Georgia (REMOTE), Melissa Dawson
Provided quality documentation for the physicians' services using the Dragon platform and
eScription.
Was able to work with healthcare professionals and patients virtually to ensure that the correct
information was documented in a timely manner.
Performed quality reviews of all documents for accuracy, by editing medical forms.
Developed proficiency with transcription software.
Administrative Support Team Member/Product Management Assistant/Human Resources
Assistant (3/10-11/10)
Macy’s
Manage department training scheduling and set-up; handle in-the-moment problems;
triage follow up requests; propose and implement process improvements under the Human
Resources department.
Update and distribute communication material from MyMacys Portal and Newsletters
Served as a Human Resources Assistant by instructing new employees in a computerized virtual
class of register and support skills.
Analyzed and provided feedback concerning MyMacys Portal.
Maintain Cash Vault Operations such as: release deposit to armored carrier, and balance change
drawers. Review Morning Reports for registers needing replenishment
Support department through key operational processes, and develops individual strategic
employment plans for employees.
Work closely with customer service representatives to resolve customers’ issues.
Manage and maintain calendars for several department executives
Host and track member web conferences.
Medical Assistant, Surgical Assistant, & Medical Scribe (8/09-12/09)
Manhattan Podiatry Associates, Roberta Barrett: Practice Manager of Manhattan Podiatry
Served as a medical scribe by analyzing medical records, applied appropriate codes, and
determine medical and legal sufficiency of the records.
Performed general office administrative and clerical procedures using skills in typing to perform
receptionist duties, answer telephone, distribute mail, maintain office files/forms, and order
supplies; and correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to accurately
prepare and edit written documents and reports.
Participated in internal meetings, tracked and monitored patient progress, and kept
management informed on the status of patients’ health.
Science Research Associate (1/04-5/05)
Dr. Mohammed: Professor at VSU Biology Department
Served as a liaison between undergraduate students, and administration of the biology
department, while supervising undergraduate students’ clerical documents.
Prepared and presented data to support National Institutes of
Health (NIH) projects that involved scientific issues.
Participated in internal meetings, tracked and monitored study progress, and kept
management informed on the status of research projects.
Graduate Student Scientist Participant (1/04-8/04)
Randy Grayson: Director of Minority Academic Opportunities Program (MAOP), Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University
Prepared and presented data to support a NIH project that involved scientific issues.
Attended seminars in academia that stressed the importance of obtaining advanced degrees.
Assisted undergraduate students with their lab techniques, utilizing a myriad of scientific
devices.
Product Management Assistant/Graduate Assistant (9/03-5/04)
Rosezelia Roy: Coordinator of VSU Students with Disabilities Program
Instructed students in computerized educational programs.
Developing and communicating the program vision, roadmap and progress to all students.
Occasionally served as departmental secretary.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Health Science Student Participant (5/03-6/03)
Thomas Tucker: Director of Health Careers Opportunities Program (HCOP)
Observed Physician’s daily activities and assisted nurses with patient evaluation.
Experienced a first year medical student’s course load, including Gross Anatomy.
Office Assistant/Human Resources Assistant (6/99-8/02)
Evelyn Williams: Executive Administrative Assistant of GWU Biology Department
Served as a Human Resources Assistant by recruiting new employees, and periodically training
them.
Established and organized departmental files.
Occasionally served as departmental secretary.
Lab Science Assistant (5/99-8/99) & (7/01)
Dr. Johnson: Director of Genetics Program of GWU Biology Department.
Served as caretaker for experimental fruit flies and their habitats.
Lab Science Assistant (9/98-8/02)
Dr. Donaldson: Chairperson of GWU Biology Department
Organized and managed equipment of the lab.
Assisted Ph.D. Candidates with their experiments.
Participated in internal meetings, tracks and monitors study progress, and keeps
management informed on the status of studies and projects, including the strategic
implications of the results.
Skills:
· Business and Marketing Strategies
· Project Planning
· Team Leadership skills
· Proficient in multitasking numerous responsibilities, including management and data
organizational task
· Competent in Microsoft Project, and Microsoft word including spreadsheets and presentations.
· Proficient with various meeting planning programs such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx.
· Critical Thinking
· Excellent technical writing skills
· Decision-Making
· Understands how to maintain, manage, and organize data
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Understands regulatory procedures
· Capable of training future managers, and various coworkers in process guidelines
Teaching and
Other
Experiences: Surgery Clinical Clerkship (10/15-12/15)
Little Company of Mary Hospital/St. Anthony Hospital: Chicago, Illinois: Dr. Herbas
Obtained patient history, SCRIBED physicals, post-op notes and progress notes in the
EMR
Demonstrated visualization of the operative site by appropriate placement and securing of
retractors and packing with sponges.
Assisted in the treatment of Spinal Cord Stimulation during surgery.
Packed; manipulated tissues by suctioning, sponging and /or irrigation.
Removed staples in postoperative clinic sessions and assist in dressing changes.
Obtained patient history, scribe physicals, post-op notes and progress notes in the
EMR.
Learned how to interpret common radiologic tests with Radiologist (CXR, KUB, UGI, US, CT).
Introduced to the Pathology Lab where I witnessed blood typing and diagnosing cancerous
cellular samples.
Attended required meetings, ground rounds, and morning rounds.
Observed surgery cases in the fields of Gastrointestinal, Orthopedics, Gynecology, and vascular
Fistulas.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Clerkships (5/08-9/08) (9/14-11/14) (7/16-8/16)
Harbor Hospital- Baltimore, Northside Hospital in Atlanta Georgia, and PG Hospital ; Dr.
Williams, Dr. Tamana, Dr. Price, Dr. Javaka Moore
Obtained patient history, scribe physicals, post-op notes and progress notes in the
EMR
Assisted in the delivery of vaginal births including placenta, and Cesarean sections.
Packed; manipulated tissues, and performed suctioning, sponging and irrigation.
Demonstrated visualization of the operative site by appropriate placement and securing of
retractors and packing with sponges.
Located and listened to fetal heart rate utilizing fetal heart doppler.
Witnessed pap smears and placement of IUD’s.
Obtained patient history, scribe physicals, and progress notes in the EMR.
Learned how to interpret fetal heart rate tracings during labor.
Diagnosed vaginal infections using a microscope
Graduate Teaching Assistant (1/11-5/11)
Dr. Whiteman: Coordinator of Undergraduate Biological Laboratories at VSU
· Facilitated General Biology labs for non-science majors.
· Introduced material for each week's laboratory.
· Prepared quizzes based on the previous week's material, and graded assignments in addition to
quizzes.
· Proctored midterm and final exams.
International Medical Student/Medical Transcriptionist
Dr. Carol Jagdeo, Washington Hospital Center, Internal Medicine (7/03-8/03) & (5/16-6/16)
Translate (English to Spanish) physical exam results and documented findings on medical
charts, while demonstrating knowledge of medical terminology.
Conduct surveys, evaluations and auditing to identify and evaluate potential occupational health
hazards using knowledge of IH principles, concepts, and practices.
Lead the review of wide range of medical device products to determine the adequacy of function
for patient assessments.
Served as a liaison for the physician and the patients’ family groups, while interpreting
regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures applicable to health services.
Demonstrated knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques
to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports,
spreadsheets, databases, and graphs
Demonstrated experience in planning, budgeting including medical coding ICD-10,
coordinating, implementing, conducting, tracking and evaluating Health and Wellness.
• Evaluation, electrocardiography (EKG), and ankle-brachial index Doppler.
Provide other administrative and operational support to senior leadership including scheduling
both internal and external meetings and calls
Perform data entry: manage and utilize computer databases, generate necessary reports, and
ensure accuracy of database information
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