LILA BELARBI
Sterling,VA
Summary
Acclaimed by senior management for exceptional ownership in job performance, a dynamic and highly productive professional thrives in fast-paced environments within the medical, management, and administrative fields. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, combined with adept coordination across multiple departments, ensure seamless collaboration toward achieving organizational objectives. Proven experience aligning efforts with senior leadership fosters the attainment of long-term goals. A versatile skill set includes multilingual capabilities and extensive technical expertise, enhancing overall effectiveness in diverse roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Covid-19 Case Investigator
Virginia Department of Health/22nd Century technologies
Western Tidewater Health District, VA
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Conducted over 2,087.00 COVID-19 cases investigation within past two years.
- Conducted daily interviews (2-10 a day) with positive COVID-19.
- Collected and recorded information obtained from case interviews in the electronic surveillance database (Virginia Electronic Disease Surveillance System VEDSS)
- Assisted with 50 outbreaks and took the lead on many of them by contacting nursing homes, long-term facilities, correctional facilities, developmental disability, and group home.
- Reviewed cases identified during investigations to determine if there are enough cases to deem an outbreak.
- Analyzed and accessed disease transmission, vaccination status and effects on residents and staff
- Discussed and analyzed mitigation measures with the facilities, discontinuing activities, implementing point prevalence survey. And assisted with providing test kit and PPE supplies when requested.
- Provided CDC guidance to facility (testing, return to work for health care personal)
- Organized information gathered during investigation (line list) and filled the Virginia outbreak surveillance system Form (VOSS) to request an outbreak ID.
- Entered positive cases into VEDSS and created morbidity reports.
- Reported to supervisor and epidemiologists if the case is associated with a congregate or other high-risk settings that require additional public health investigation or intervention using email, Red Cap Survey.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Arlington Clinic Dr. Mushtaq Awan
Falls Church, VA
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Obtained the patients’ medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted with routine check-ups and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens, electrocardiogram.
- Discussed testing results with patients.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patients’ information for billing and insurance filing.
- Performed some office duties, such as microsoft products processing, and created patients’ database.
Gastroenterologist
Public Hospital of Laghouat
Algeria
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms, and current complaints.
- Ordered and interpreted tests, CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, and electrocardiograms.
- Analyzed records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
- Established the first digestive endoscopy unit in the hospital of Laghouat, located in the Algerian desert, where the Hepato-gastroenterology specialty was almost non-existent, which allowed a large population to benefit from gastroenterology care.
- Performed and explained upper and colonoscopy endoscopy using an Olympus video scope and tissue biopsy when indicated and performed an average of six upper endoscopies and two to three Colonoscopies daily.
- Implemented an appropriate cleaning/disinfection measures for endoscopes and accessories using detergent (e.g., Aldehyde preparations) and autoclave.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions by providing outpatient and inpatient consultations designed for Gastroenterology and liver diseases.
- Performed liver biopsies when needed (using Hepafix needle)
Education
Associate of Science - Endoscopie Digestive Diagnostique Trainings
Hospital Rangueil
Toulouse, France01-2013
M.D. - Specialized Medical Studies in Gastroenterology
Faculty of Medicine
Algiers, Algeria01-2010
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Blida
Blida, Algeria01-2006
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Team Player
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Commitment/Professionalism
- Strong analytical Skill
- Experienced Medical Professional
- Quadrilingual Healthcare specialist
- Customer Service
- Planning & Prioritizing
- Compliances Knowledge
Certification
- Skills for Effective Communication.
- Patients Privacy, Decision Making.
- Health equity, HIPPA, Cyber Security Awareness, Cultural Humility in Healthcare.
- Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows Operating System) QuickBooks Web Browsing Spreadsheet Google Workspace.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Arabic
French
English
Amazigh
Timeline
Covid-19 Case Investigator
Virginia Department of Health/22nd Century technologies
01.2021 - 11.2023
Clinical Medical Assistant
Arlington Clinic Dr. Mushtaq Awan
01.2014 - 01.2019
Gastroenterologist
Public Hospital of Laghouat
01.2010 - 01.2014
M.D. - Specialized Medical Studies in Gastroenterology
Faculty of Medicine
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Blida
Associate of Science - Endoscopie Digestive Diagnostique Trainings
Hospital Rangueil