Benjamin Taylor Hazel
Clermont
Summary
Incoming MSc Public Health student with experience in ophthalmic surgical care coordination and healthcare administration within high-volume clinical settings. Skilled in managing pre-operative workflows, clinical documentation, and cross-functional coordination, with a growing focus on population health, health systems analysis, and evidence-based evaluation. Brings a systems-level perspective to public health research and policy-relevant analysis, informed by hands-on clinical operations experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmology Surgical Coordinator
Clermont Eye Institute
Clermont
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated pre-operative and post-operative care for cataract and glaucoma procedures, including patient education, surgical scheduling, and insurance authorization.
- Managed surgical documentation, consents, and diagnostic records while ensuring compliance with physician, ASC, and insurance requirements.
- Served as the primary liaison between surgeons, surgical centers, and patients to streamline surgical flow and reduce delays.
Research Assistant
Emerging Pathogens Institute
Gainesville
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Conducted literature reviews on emerging pathogens for ongoing research projects.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for laboratory experiments and studies.
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
Neurology Medical Assistant
SIMEDHealth
Gainesville
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Recorded vital signs, medical histories, and treatment data for 30-40 patients per day.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
London School of Hygeine And Tropical Medicine
London, England09-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Geography in Global Health, Minor in Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12.2025
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Lake Sumter State College
Gainesville, FL06-2024
Skills
- Epidemiologic study design and interpretation
- Literature review and evidence synthesis
- Document preparation
- Health policy analysis and briefing
- GIS and spatial analysis
- Research writing and reporting
- Research methodology
- Project management
- Compliance management
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- NHA Certified Medical Assistant
Publications
Exploring Infodemiology: Methods, Applications, and Implications for Public Health
Additional Experience And Skills
200+ hospital volunteer hours (Orlando Health), 156 MD clinical shadowing hours (outpatient + acute care), 344 Research Hours (Emerging Pathogens Institute), 52 Audiologist shadowing hours, President's List (2x), Dean's List (5x)
Timeline
Ophthalmology Surgical Coordinator
Clermont Eye Institute
09.2025 - Current
Neurology Medical Assistant
SIMEDHealth
08.2024 - 06.2025
Research Assistant
Emerging Pathogens Institute
05.2024 - 11.2025
Master of Science - Public Health
London School of Hygeine And Tropical Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Geography in Global Health, Minor in Education
University of Florida
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Lake Sumter State College