Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Community Service Experience
Core Competencies
Research
Certification
Languages
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Meghashri Saravanan

Morgantown

Summary

Dynamic and driven professional with a strong foundation in healthcare, research, and customer service. CCMA-certified, with hands-on experience in clinical care, laboratory research, and front-line administrative roles. Proven ability to learn quickly, adapt across fields, and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. Passionate about medicine and improving patient outcomes, while bringing excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to any team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Mon Health Medical Center
Morgantown
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Performed patient intake: recorded vital signs, collected medical history, and updated electronic health records (EHR)
  • Assisted physicians with in-office procedures
  • Scheduled, confirmed, and managed appointments; coordinated follow-ups and referrals as needed
  • Answered multi-line phone system, triaged calls, relayed messages to providers, and responded to patient inquiries
  • Managed daily patient flow by coordinating clinical and administrative tasks between front and back office
  • Maintained confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in all patient interactions and documentation

Biology Technician

West Virginia University Health Sciences Center
Morgantown
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Performed laboratory analytical procedures with autonomy, follow lab protocol with autonomy, aiding in data analysis to interpret and visualize data.
  • Collaborate with researchers, educators, and clinical staff to aid in research and experimentation.
  • Review existing literature as an aspect of the planning process to aid in lab work, data analysis, figure creating, and writing.
  • Proficient in Techniques: ERG, OCT, GCMS/LCMS, qPCR, BCA Assays, Data analysis, Scientific writing

Front Desk Assistant

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Greet and welcome guests, providing them with a positive first impression of the organization.
  • Provide clerical support to staff: answer phone calls, record messages, and respond to inquiries.
  • Process maintenance requests for office workers and support staff, greet and guide visitors, and conduct tours when needed.
  • Maintain security and telecommunications systems and operate POS systems.
  • Keep the office secure by following procedures, monitoring logbooks, notifying a team of visitors and issuing badges.
  • Comply with procedures, rules, and regulations on keeping a safe and clean reception area, maintaining appointment calendar.

Shadowing Experience

Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Shadowed ophthalmology, gastroenterology, and hepatology surgeons throughout the facility and garnered an understanding of treatment and care of patients in gastroenterology and hepatology medicine.
  • Participated in interactive clinical case presentations specific to gastroenterology and hepatology specialties to demonstrate knowledge and participation.

Tutor

Morgantown High School
Morgantown
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Tutored high school students in a 1-1 setting.
  • Provided subject-specific content in AP Calculus and AP Chemistry.
  • Devised unique and personalized study programs for each student, according to their learning styles.
  • Created a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences.
  • Used active listening strategies to allow students to determine the content and pace of tutoring, and to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
  • Participated in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and continue to grow cultural competence and reflection skills, utilizing feedback and reflection to improve practice.

Education

M.D. -

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05-2029

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
01.2021

Skills

  • Electronic health records
  • Medical terminology
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Wound care
  • Patient scheduling
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Assistance
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teaching Skills
  • Microsoft Office Applications

Awards

  • First-Author Publication:
    Saravanan, M., Xu, R., Roby, O., Wang, Y., Zhu, S., Lu, A., Du, J. (2023). Tissue-Specific Sex Difference in Mouse Eye and Brain Metabolome Under Fed and Fasted States. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 64(3):18. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.64.3.18
  • ARVO Travel Grant: 01/01/22, Received for research on eye metabolism.
  • MEDLIFE Clinical Service Trip: 01/01/22, Participated in a clinical service-learning trip in Ecuador.
  • WVU Vision Research Fellowship Program: 01/01/21, Selected for an undergrad research internship.
  • Mon Health Medical Center Service Achievement: 01/01/19, Awarded for working 300+ hours in Patient Registration and Family Care Center

Community Service Experience

  • Milan Puskar Health Right: Morgantown WV, 08/2024 - present
  • Head of Programming Committee: VCU MEDLIFE, Richmond, VA, 01/01/22 - 01/01/23
  • Family Care Center Volunteer: VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, 01/01/22 - 01/01/23
  • Front Desk Volunteer: VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA, 01/01/22 - 01/01/23 Adult Day
  • Gardening Assistant Volunteer: SOAR 365, Richmond, VA, 01/01/21 - 01/01/23

Core Competencies

  • Clinical Skills: Vital Signs Monitoring, Medical Histories, Patient Care, Clinical Assistance
  • Research/Technical: qPCR, ERG, GCMS/LCMS, Scientific Writing, Protocol Designing
  • Communication: Patient Interaction, Team Collaboration, Customer Service

Research

  • Ophthalmological Metabolism, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV, 01/21 - 12/23, Worked in Dr. Jianhai Du’s lab focusing on metabolic signaling in eye tissues.

Certification

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • OSHA Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • HIPAA Certification – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
  • CPR & First Aid Certified

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

Saravanan, M., Xu, R., Roby, O., Wang, Y., Zhu, S., Lu, A., & Du, J. (2023). Tissue-Specific Sex Difference in Mouse Eye and Brain Metabolome Under Fed and Fasted States. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 64(3), 18. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.64.3.18

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Mon Health Medical Center
02.2024 - 07.2024

Biology Technician

West Virginia University Health Sciences Center
06.2023 - 12.2023

Front Desk Assistant

Virginia Commonwealth University
01.2022 - 05.2023

Shadowing Experience

Ruby Memorial Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022

Tutor

Morgantown High School
01.2018 - 01.2019

M.D. -

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry

Virginia Commonwealth University

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