Abd Almasih Barbar Askar
North Providence,RI
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Observer-Internship
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Learned to critically analyze patient data and collaborate with senior doctors to formulate appropriate treatment plans.
- Participated in medical rounds and discussions, contributing insights from an observer's perspective.
- Learned the significance of accurate and concise medical record-keeping, ensuring that patient information is well-documented for future reference.
- Acquired understanding of ethical dilemmas in patient care, privacy, and confidentiality, and how these factors impact medical decision-making.
- Encountered diverse medical cases and learned to think critically to assist in diagnosing challenging conditions and proposing appropriate interventions.
Emergency Room Volunteer-Patient Care Liaison
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Gained valuable hands-on experience in a high-pressure medical environment, observing and assisting healthcare professionals in diagnosing and treating a diverse range of medical cases.
- Interacted compassionately with patients and families, providing emotional support, information, and reassurance during critical moments, enhancing communication and bedside manner skills.
- Learned to adapt to fast-paced and unpredictable situations, improving resilience and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
- Participated in the triage process, observing how medical urgency is assessed and patients are prioritized, deepening the understanding of medical prioritization and time-sensitive decision-making.
Clinical Observer-Internship
Sturdy Memorial Associates
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Gained invaluable insights into the day-to-day operations of a busy medical clinic and the patient-centered care approach.
- Observed the art of effective patient communication, ensuring empathetic and informative interactions.
- Witnessed the diagnostic process, including reviewing patient symptoms, medical records, and relevant tests to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Adapted to the fast-paced clinic environment, enhancing flexibility, resilience, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
Medical Assistant
Family Internal Medicine- Bassam Khabbaz, MD
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed patient intake process, gathering and recording medical history, vital signs, and chief complaints accurately.
- Scheduled patient appointments, optimized physician's time management, and ensured minimal wait times for patients.
- Managed medical records and ensured compliance with confidentiality and data protection regulations (HIPAA).
- Responded to patient inquiries, provided relevant information, and offered guidance on prescribed medications and post-care instructions.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, imaging centers, and laboratories as per physician instructions.
- Handled billing and insurance-related tasks, verifying coverage, submitting claims, and assisting patients with billing inquiries.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, demonstrating empathy and compassion.
Pharmacy Technician-Part Time
CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Proficiently handled prescription processing, including accurate medication counting, labeling, and packaging, demonstrating a strong attention to detail.
- Displayed a patient-centered approach by providing personalized assistance, addressing concerns, providing clear instructions on medication usage and promoting a comfortable and respectful healthcare experience.
- Respected patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations, ensuring sensitive medical information was handled with the utmost discretion.
- Skillfully collected patient samples, including nasopharyngeal swabs, for COVID-19 testing, maintaining a compassionate and reassuring demeanor to alleviate patient anxiety.
- Demonstrated proficiency in pharmacy software systems, expediting prescription processing, and contributing to the implementation of modern healthcare technologies.
- Assisted in maintaining optimal medication stock levels, monitoring expiry dates, and contributing to efficient inventory turnover to prevent shortages.
Education
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Al-Baath University- Faculty of Medicine
Syria 02.2021
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Arabic)
- Adaptability
- Multitasking and Organization
- Data Collection Processes
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Empathy and Bedside Manner
- Microsoft Office expertise
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)-American Heart Association (Issued Aug 2023)
- HIPPA Training-North American Learning Institute (Issued Aug 2023)
- Pharmacy Technician I- RI Department of Health (Issued Jan 2020)
Tests
- Occupational English Test (Medicine)- August 2023
- USMLE STEP1 -September 2022
Timeline
Clinical Observer-Internship
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Volunteer-Patient Care Liaison
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Observer-Internship
Sturdy Memorial Associates
06.2023 - 06.2023
Medical Assistant
Family Internal Medicine- Bassam Khabbaz, MD
01.2022 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Technician-Part Time
CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 09.2021
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Al-Baath University- Faculty of Medicine