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Ellaha Silsila Ali

Irvine,CA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with hands-on experience as a medical assistant, behavior technician, emergency room scribe, and research assistant. Passionate about patient-centered care and health equity, seeking to apply clinical knowledge, strong communication skills, and deep empathy as a future Physician Assistant.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Digestive Disease Consultants of OC (DDCOC)
Irvine, CA
12.2024 - Current
  • - Assist in GI procedures, such as hemorrhoid banding and breath tests.
  • - Guide patients through pre-op and post-op procedure protocols with warmth and clarity.
  • - Maintain trust and open communication, often serving as the first point of patient comfort.
  • - Support front and back office workflows, including insurance processing, patient rooming, and vitals.
  • - Proficient in the Epic EMR system for over 3 years.

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Autism Hope Initiative
Santa Ana, CA
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided one-on-one behavior therapy to children with developmental disabilities.
  • - Collected and analyzed behavior data, and implemented treatment plans.
  • - Demonstrated patience, adaptability, and empathy in clinical behavioral settings.

Medical Assistant

OC Medical group
Aliso Viejo, CA
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • I took vitals and performed EKGs for patients during clinic visits.
  • Assisted with procedures like paracentesis and thoracentesis by preparing tools and maintaining a calm environment.
  • Supported patients throughout their visit to ensure comfort and clarity.
  • I worked alongside Dr. Shahinian, witnessing how thoughtful care fosters trust and healing.
  • Gained deeper empathy through direct patient encounters and hands-on involvement.

Lab Assistant

Dr. Mortazavi's Research Lab
Irvine, CA
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • - Conducted data entry, protocol training, and quarterly presentations.
  • - Gained foundational research skills in data collection and lab documentation.

Medical Scribe

Scribe America
Newport Beach, CA
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Entered clinical data into EMR systems while supporting providers in a fast-paced ER setting.

Mentor

Early Academic Outreach Program
IRVINE, CA
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Mentored underrepresented students through UCI’s Early Academic Outreach Program, supporting college readiness and access.

Fashion Advisor

Lofty
Irvine, CA
08.2021 - 04.2022

Peer Tutor

Irvine High School
Irvine, CA
09.2020 - 06.2021

Cashier

KFC Taco Bell
Irvine, CA
09.2020 - 06.2021

Suicide Prevention Advisor

Hope Squad
Irvine, CA
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Provided guidance to students in crisis intervention and mental health support.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2025

Some College (No Degree) -

Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA

Skills

  • Clinical: EKG, pulmonary function tests, patient vitals, scribing
  • Technical: Epic EMR (3 years), Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
  • Communication: strong verbal and written skills, patient rapport, and confidentiality

Certification

  • - Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Behavior Analyst Certification Board
  • - Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
  • - CPR Certification

Languages

Farsi (Native), Pashto (Native), English (Fluent), Hindi (Intermediate), Urdu (Intermediate), American Sign Language (Beginner)

Languages

Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Pashto
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited
Urdu
Limited
ASL
Elementary

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Digestive Disease Consultants of OC (DDCOC)
12.2024 - Current

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Autism Hope Initiative
11.2024 - Current

Lab Assistant

Dr. Mortazavi's Research Lab
11.2023 - 04.2024

Medical Assistant

OC Medical group
08.2023 - 05.2025

Medical Scribe

Scribe America
04.2023 - 11.2023

Mentor

Early Academic Outreach Program
01.2022 - 04.2022

Fashion Advisor

Lofty
08.2021 - 04.2022

Peer Tutor

Irvine High School
09.2020 - 06.2021

Cashier

KFC Taco Bell
09.2020 - 06.2021

Suicide Prevention Advisor

Hope Squad
11.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of California, Irvine

Some College (No Degree) -

Irvine Valley College