Medical Assistant - Interpreter - EMR Pro
Resume:
Afnan Aroa
New york
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Professional summary
PCA/MA with 3+ years of healthcare experience supporting clinical teams, documenting care, and facilitating patient communication. Brings EMR proficiency (MD Land, e clinical work), Microsoft Office skills, and experience in real-time medical documentation and interpretation to enhance patient safety and workflow efficiency. Committed to clear communication, timely follow-up, and ongoing learning to support high-quality patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Employment history
Rite Care Medical Office Medical Assistant Jamaica
Nov 2024 - Present
• Assist physicians in real-time documentation of patient encounters in EMR systems.
• Ensure accurate and efficient management of patient records and medical histories.
• Introduced a streamlined patient check-in workflow combining vitals capture and insurance verification, cutting administrative back-and-forth and improving clinic flow and patient readiness.
University of Dhaka Registered Physician Bangladesh
Dec 2018 - Present
• Conduct patient history-taking, treatment planning, and lab result analysis.
• Monitor and follow up on patient recovery and adjust treatment as needed.
New York Presbyterian Hospital Medical Interpreter
Dec 2022
• Facilitated communication between physicians and non-English-speaking patients to ensure clarity in diagnosis and treatment.
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College,Dhaka,Bangladesh. Honorary Medical Officer Dhaka
Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
• Provided medical care, followed up on treatment plans, and coordinated with senior doctors for patient management and adjustments.
House Physician
Dec 2017 - Nov 2018
• Trained across Medicine, Surgery, OBGYN, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Orthopedics.
• Assisted in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning under supervision.
DESH Foundation Medical Interpreter and Volunteer
Aug 2018
• Assisted in organizing a free health camp for a rural slum, working alongside physicians to ensure efficient service delivery and distribution of medication.
International Youth Foundation (IYF) Team Volunteer
2019
• Organized monthly meetings, maintained communication with members, and coordinated events.
RR Medical Office PCA/MA The Bronx
Oct 2023 - Oct 2024
• Provided personal care and daily living assistance to patients, achieving measurable improvements in comfort and hygiene.
Education
University of Dhaka, Dhaka MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Jan 2012 - Aug 2017
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
2011
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
2009
Courses
Project HOPE and Education for All Mental Health & Resilience for Healthcare Workers responding to COVID-19
CME Medicus Utilizing a Group-Based Model to Drive Completion of REMS Compliant Curriculum
Skills
EMR(MD land,Ecw) (Experienced)
Microsoft Office Suite (Experienced)
MS Word (Experienced)
Excel (Experienced)
PowerPoint (Experienced)
Languages
English (Highly proficient)
Bengali
Additional information
Affiliations
• BMANA (Bangladesh Medical Association of North America) Research Volunteer: 2021 – Present
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