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Pooja Premchandra

Port Chester,NY

Summary

Medical student graduating in May 2027, eager to begin a career in clinical research. Strong foundation in medical knowledge, attention to detail, and a passion for evidence-based medicine. Highly motivated to learn and contribute.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Optum
07.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with patient intake procedures, ensuring accurate data entry and timely processing.
  • Supported medical staff in preparing examination rooms and maintaining sterile environments.
  • Administered basic patient care, including vital signs monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimizing daily patient flow to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to streamline communication and improve patient experience.
  • Maintained accurate electronic health records, contributing to overall data integrity and compliance standards.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.

Medical Assistant

New York Fertility
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Medical Assistant

Crystal Medical Care
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.

Volunteer

Vagus Super Speciality Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Supported program leaders with administrative support duties, including phone calls, data entry and photocopying.
  • Worked with program supervisors to implement changes and better serve target groups.
  • Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
  • Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve all program needs.
  • Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
  • Helped with office tasks including taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
  • Provided immediate responses to questions from volunteers.

Participation in poster contest

American International Medical University
03.2018 - 03.2018

Participated in AMSA poster contest on Preventative Medicine.

Volunteer

AMSA
05.2016 - 05.2016

A Clinical and Surgical skills workshop.

Where i had an opportunity to learn

IV fluid administration

Basic ECG

Medication Administration

Burns and Anaphylaxis

Phlebotomy basics

Asepsis and Antisepsis

Patient examination

Surgical skills and sutures

Education

M.D. - Doctor of Medicine

Commonwealth University College of Medicine
St Lucia
2027

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting

Computer Systems Institute
Skokie, IL
05.2021

Skills

  • Multilingual
  • Patient Care
  • EKG
  • Phlebotomy
  • Teamwork
  • Medical Records Management
  • EMR
  • Effective Communication
  • Scheduling
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Obtaining Referrals

Education

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Timeline

Medical Assistant

Optum
07.2025 - Current

Medical Assistant

New York Fertility
01.2022 - 05.2022

Medical Assistant

Crystal Medical Care
11.2021 - 01.2022

Volunteer

Vagus Super Speciality Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2019

Participation in poster contest

American International Medical University
03.2018 - 03.2018

Volunteer

AMSA
05.2016 - 05.2016

M.D. - Doctor of Medicine

Commonwealth University College of Medicine

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting

Computer Systems Institute