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Purva Patel

Desplaines,IL

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with a proven history of superior performance at individual, team, and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring a medical background and team-building skills to a deadline-driven environment. Reliable individual with skills and experience as a laboratory technician. Smart, committed to a job well done, and offering exceptional drive. Capable pharmacy team member, proficient in assisting pharmacists with preparing prescriptions, and meeting customer needs. Safety-oriented and well-organized, with solid experience coordinating with insurance providers, prescribers, and individuals to address issues. Good relationship-building and multitasking skills. Motivated to continue learning and growing as a medical professional. Skilled team player with a strong background in positive environments. Works well independently to handle assignments, and is always ready to go beyond basic assignments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Endeavor Health (Northshore Hospital)
Glenview, IL
08.2024 - Current
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, measured vital signs, took medical histories, noted symptoms, and recorded allergies to prepare patients for examination.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
  • Delivered front-office administrative support, shared general information, and employed clinical knowledge when assisting patients.
  • Assisted with the pre-operative preparation of patients, including providing instruction, and conducted EKGs, ran PPE tests, and performed strep tests.

PA Shadowing

Healwell Primary Care
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with consulting physicians assistants regarding care of patients.
  • Shadow patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Developed effective communication skills while interacting with diverse patient populations daily.

Lab Assistant

Charles River Laboratories
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, process or quality control.
  • Organized lab test solutions, compounds and make reagents.
  • Completed required GLP and SOP documentation in accordance with set guidelines.
  • Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
  • Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.
  • Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
  • Prepares materials and data for routine shipment and archiving.
  • Perform all duties assigned for slides check in and check out

Physician Shadow

Northwestern Medicine
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
  • Shadowed several specialists, such as cardiologists, internal medicine physicians and pediatrics.
  • Observed physician-patient interactions, noting communication techniques and bedside manner.
  • Learned the importance of maintaining accurate records of patient visits, treatments and medications prescribed.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Filled prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and dispensing pharmaceuticals
  • Resolved customer issues and answered questions to deliver positive customer experience
  • Utilized pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information
  • Answered questions from customers such as where to find desired products and explained the pharmacy's policies
  • Assisted customers and patients by offering information on goods and services
  • Developed strong relationships with pharmacy patrons to cultivate customer loyalty.

Clerical Volunteer

Northwestern Medicine
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Welcomed new community members, educating incoming individuals on appropriate policies and services
  • Responded to customer needs quickly, providing appropriate answers to queries or referring customers to pertinent staff members
  • Helped in infusion center to get the medication from the pharmacy
  • Greeting patients with positive attitude and help patients to check in
  • Utilized downtime to perform routine tasks, preventing service delays.

Education

Master of Science - Integrative Physiology

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University Of Illinois Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2021

Associate of Science -

Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL
05.2019

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Medical office administration
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • EMR / EHR
  • Multitasking ability
  • Quantitative skills
  • Flexible
  • Excellent lab practices
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I)
  • Medical Terminology
  • Professionalism in Allied Health
  • Vital Signs
  • BLS Certification
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Endeavor Health (Northshore Hospital)
08.2024 - Current

PA Shadowing

Healwell Primary Care
06.2024 - 08.2024

Lab Assistant

Charles River Laboratories
06.2022 - 11.2022

Physician Shadow

Northwestern Medicine
05.2022 - 07.2022

Clerical Volunteer

Northwestern Medicine
11.2021 - 03.2022

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 06.2022

Master of Science - Integrative Physiology

Benedictine University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University Of Illinois Of Chicago

Associate of Science -

Oakton Community College
Purva Patel