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