Anahita Shirvanian
Montgomery County,MD
Summary
Motivated Physician Assistant student with exceptional skills in patient interviewing and assessment. Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology with an understanding of medical terminology. Strong leadership abilities with a passion for learning new tasks and concepts quickly. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational talents.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
OrthoBethesda
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Directed patients to exam rooms and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Medical Assistant
Dominion Plastic Surgery
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room, wound care and sterilizing instruments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Teacher's Aide
Center for Young Children
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 30 children.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Education
B.S. in Kinesiology -
University of Maryland, College Park
05.2020
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2025
Certificate in Clinical Medical Assistant Program -
Montgomery College- Rockville, MD
08.2019
Skills
- Symptoms Monitoring
- Restocking Lab Supplies
- EMR Systems
- Customer Service
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Team Meetings
- Removing Sutures
- Patient Intakes
Certification
- BLS Provider, 05/2023, American Heart Association
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, 08/2019, National Health Career Association
- Basic Life Support, 07/2019, American Heart Association
Languages
English
Farsi
Volunteer Experience
- Substitute Teacher, 02/2021 -05/2021, Brookewood School, Kensington, MD. Performed the instructional and classroom management processes for up to 20 students at a time.
- Student Clinician, 09/2019- 11/2019, University of Maryland Children's Developmental Clinic, College Park, MD, Helped students develop fine motor and gross motor skills. Incorporated adaptive learning materials. Supervised and facilitated clinic activities.
- Clinical Medical Assistant Externship, 07/2019- 08/2019, Righttime Medical, Olney, MD
Timeline
Medical Assistant
OrthoBethesda
04.2021 - 03.2023
Medical Assistant
Dominion Plastic Surgery
01.2020 - 01.2021
Teacher's Aide
Center for Young Children
08.2017 - 12.2018
B.S. in Kinesiology -
University of Maryland, College Park
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Certificate in Clinical Medical Assistant Program -
Montgomery College- Rockville, MD
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