ANOUSHKA SAMANT
San Jose,CA
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented individual with hands-on experience in clinical settings, seeking to build foundational patient care skills in preparation for a future Physician Assistant program. Proficient in patient interaction, data collection, and assisting with diagnostic procedures. Eager to expand practical medical experience and contribute to a collaborative healthcare team. Offers strong interpersonal, teamwork, and task prioritization skills. Willing to undergo any necessary training, courses, or certification required to excel in assigned responsibilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmic/Optometric Assistant
Cambridge Optometry
Palo Alto, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Performed a range of diagnostic tests including visual acuity, intraocular pressure measurement, visual fields, Optos retinal scans, and fundus photography to support accurate diagnoses and treatment planning
- Reviewed and updated patient medical histories, systemic health conditions, and ocular medications to ensure accurate and comprehensive charting
- Collaborated closely with optometrists to streamline patient care, anticipate clinical needs, and facilitate efficient workflow in a fast-paced private practice setting
- Assisted in contact lens trainings and fittings by educating patients on proper lens insertion, removal, hygiene, and care, ensuring patient confidence and compliance with wear protocols
- Assisted with patient triage, prioritizing urgent cases and supporting smooth patient flow throughout the day
Ophthalmic Assistant Intern
Sequoia Eye Group
Redwood City, CA
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for incoming patients, verified and collected payments for procedures and practices and documented medical histories of patients.
- Administered imaging and ocular machine work (OCTm, OCTn, ARx, Optos, HVF etc…).
- Interpreted imaging and documented through EMR
- Observed eye conditions (Cataract and Glaucoma focused)
Intern
Stanford Lucile Packard Cardiogenomics Clinic
Palo Alto, CA
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted department staff with administrative and clinical functions to support the provision of comprehensive, quality genetic services
- Created patient educational material on complex genetic conditions
- Assisted genetic counselors in tasks to support clinical research and clinical operations improvements
Volunteer
Stanford Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto, CA
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Trained to provide hearing screening to infants in Stanford's Hospital
- Provide efficient and cost-effective hearing screening test to potentially identify congenital hearing loss in the perinatal period
- Coordinate with nurses and physicians to organize schedule for screenings
STEM Tutor
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans
- Spearheaded group sessions to help students struggling in similar areas
- Tracked learning progress in order to identify opportunities to enhance tutoring methods and help students achieve their goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA12-2024
Associate of Science - Biology
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Fremont High School
Sunnyvale, CA06-2021
Skills
- Quick learner
- Experience in clinical environments
- Experience with EMR/EHR (Epic, DrChrono, CrystalPM, Eyefinity Encompass)
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Interpersonal skills
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Committed
- Diagnostic testing
- Patient triage
- Patient care coordination
Certification
AHA BLS Certified, 2022-2024, currently expired; will renew prior to start date if required
Timeline
Ophthalmic/Optometric Assistant
Cambridge Optometry
01.2025 - Current
Ophthalmic Assistant Intern
Sequoia Eye Group
08.2023 - 10.2023
Intern
Stanford Lucile Packard Cardiogenomics Clinic
07.2022 - 09.2023
STEM Tutor
Mission College
05.2022 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Stanford Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
Associate of Science - Biology
Mission College
High School Diploma -
Fremont High School