Karine Hairapetian
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Second year Physician Assistant Student with extensive clinical experience and knowledge. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Back Office Medical Assistant
Pasadena Urological Medical Group
Pasadena, CA
01.2021 - 07.2025
- Worked alongside 3 physicians and 1 PA in a busy Urology practice that averaged 40 patients per day.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and ensuring sterile environments.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems for patient triage.
- Ordered prescription refills on behalf of existing office patients.
- Assisted physicians and PA in performing urologic procedures (i.e. cystoscopy, vasectomy, partial circumcisions, sacral nerve stimulation)
- Carried out bladder chemo instillations with intermittent straight catheters, HRT injections, self catheter patient teaching, Tibial nerve stimulation, monthly catheter changes, wound dressing, stent removal, pessary removal and cleaning
- Increased efficiency of interpreting urine culture results and correlating prescriptions
- Facilitated strong relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a knowledgeable resource on urological issues via email and direct phone extension.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments for urological consultations.
Education
M.S. - Physician Assistant
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA12.2027
B.S. - Psych. And Brain Science
University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara06.2020
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Specimen collection
- Electronic health records management
- Patient care coordination
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Health records management
- Patient triage
- Laboratory procedures
- Medical office procedures
- Family education
Certification
BLS Certification March 2025
ACLS ~January 2027
LANGUAGES
Armenian– Native/Bilingual
Timeline
Back Office Medical Assistant
Pasadena Urological Medical Group
01.2021 - 07.2025
M.S. - Physician Assistant
Samuel Merritt University
B.S. - Psych. And Brain Science
University of California Santa Barbara
References
Shahin Chandrasoma M.D.
(213) 280-5990
John Edwards M.D.
(626) 429-5769