Ellaha Silsila Ali
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
Instructional Support Specialist
Ro Health
Irvine, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment goals aligns with client needs.
- Implementing individualized behavior intervention plans to enhance client engagement and skill acquisition.
- Conducting regular assessments to monitor progress and adjust strategies in collaboration with BCBA.
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, CA06-2025
Skills
- Clinical: EKG, pulmonary function tests, patient vitals, scribing, Breath Tests, assist in paracentesis and Thoracentesis
- 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
Persian
Pashto
English
Hindi
Urdu
ASL
Timeline
Instructional Support Specialist
Ro Health
10.2025 - Current
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