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Salma Ahmad

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

INOVA
Fairfax, VA
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, and patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.

Lead Medical Assistant

Integrated Neurology Services
Alexandria, VA
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space, and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Supervised, trained, and coached team of medical assistants.

Medical Assistant

Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Chiropractor Assistant

Virginia Family Chiropractic
Alexandria, VA
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
  • Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05-2024

Associate of Science -

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
05-2022

Skills

  • Medical Terminology
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Lab Equipment Calibration
  • Vital Sign Monitors
  • Direct Patient Care

Timeline

Medical Assistant

INOVA
10.2023 - Current

Lead Medical Assistant

Integrated Neurology Services
10.2022 - 10.2023

Medical Assistant

Virginia Hospital Center
02.2022 - 10.2022

Chiropractor Assistant

Virginia Family Chiropractic
09.2021 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

George Mason University

Associate of Science -

Northern Virginia Community College
Salma Ahmad