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Daniel  Saedi

Daniel Saedi

314 Moxon Drive, Rochester

Summary

Motivated Columbia University graduate with a strong foundation in biological sciences and hands-on experience in clinical, laboratory, and clerical settings. Actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical expertise and research experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Westside Pediatric Group LLP
Rochester
06.2024 - Current
  • Assist physicians and nurses with pediatric patient care by taking vitals, measurements, and patient histories, while maintaining a fun, welcoming environment.
  • Obtain, process, and package laboratory specimens for point-of-care and outside-lab testing.
  • Perform point-of-care laboratory testing.
  • Maintain an inventory of medical supplies and stock in exam rooms, placing orders when needed.
  • Communicate with labs, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers, as needed, to ensure optimal patient care.

Medical Secretary

Westside Pediatric Group LLP
Rochester
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Managed patient scheduling and appointment reminders.
  • Processed medical records, while maintaining the confidentiality of HIPAA-protected information.
  • Verified insurance information, demographics, and eligibility, while communicating with insurers as needed.
  • Answered incoming calls, addressing inquiries and concerns with warm professionalism.
  • Assisted with greeting and checking in pediatric patients and their families.

Head of Writing

Columbia University Medical Review
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Oversaw the writing, editing, and publication of 5 to 8 articles regarding translational research topics on a semesterly basis.
  • Worked weekly with writers to improve the structure, coherence, veracity, and accessibility of their works.
  • Assisted writers in identifying research articles to bolster their writing.
  • Worked with other division heads to ensure timely publication and in planning journal-wide events.

After-School Tutor

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Worked after school with Poughkeepsie middle schoolers on reading, writing, math, and science homework twice weekly.
  • Developed customized lesson plans and activities for each student.
  • Spent one day each week accompanying students to the Vassar Ecological Preserve for outdoor educational activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences

Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY
05-2024

Skills

  • Clinical laboratory testing
  • Patient communication and scheduling
  • Electronic health records (Medent)
  • Vitals assessment
  • Molecular biology and biochemistry lab techniques
  • Organic chemistry lab techniques
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Medical terminologies
  • Some experience with structural biology software (eg Coot and PyMOL

Languages

Persian
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Westside Pediatric Group LLP
06.2024 - Current

Medical Secretary

Westside Pediatric Group LLP
05.2023 - 06.2024

Head of Writing

Columbia University Medical Review
09.2022 - 05.2024

After-School Tutor

Vassar College
12.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences

Columbia University in The City of New York