Ariana Ghafouri
Columbia
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Mid-Atlantic Nephrology
07.2025
- Obtained and recorded patient vital signs
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff during patient visits
- Performed urinalysis and other in-office testing
- Prepared patients for procedures and examinations
- Documented patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Ensured patient comfort, confidentiality, and adherence to infection-control protocols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry & Public Health Science
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
09.2027
Skills
- Patient intake and communication
- Vital signs measurement
- Urinalysis
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Clinical safety
- Clinical teamwork and professionalism
- Patient scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- HIPAA compliance
- Phlebotomy
- Laboratory specimen collection
Affiliations
Pre-Medical Research Group Member: UMBC Global Bridges
- Engaged in global health research discussions and service-learning initiatives
- Explored health equity, access to care, and international healthcare systems
- Developed teamwork, cultural competence, and patient-centered care skills
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- CPR/BLS
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Mid-Atlantic Nephrology
07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry & Public Health Science
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Professional Interests
Anesthesiology, Patient-care centered, Global health and health equity, Preventative medicine