Jared Abkarian

• Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, height, and weight, and prepared patients for examinations.
• Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies, and prepared for incoming patients.
• Operated the electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.

Patient Care Coordinator

MGH Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (May 2023-August 2023)

• Ensured patients were informed and comfortable during check-in and check-out by educating patients and their families about their care plan details related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirements.
• Prioritized patient safety by promptly triaging important calls from patients with concerns about medication interactions and side effects.

MGH Cancer Center (May 2022-August 2022)

• Simplified appointment preparation and follow-up for patients by coordinating and expediting chemotherapy, medical imaging, and check-up appointments.
• Exemplified sound teamwork to proactively help other schedulers identify and secure the soonest, most convenient appointment times for patients.