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Sana Rashid

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Ambitious student eager to contribute developed knowledge in research or clinical role. Skilled in team work and adaptability in rigorous settings. Resilient and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Steele Creek Dermatology
Charlotte, North Carolina
07.2024 - Current
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Processed prior authorizations and appeals for denials of biologics in accordance with established procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records on all prior authorizations requested, received, and denied.
  • Conducted and educated patients on Blue light procedures for patients with diffuse pre cancerous lesions on scalp and face.
  • Prepared botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic and clinical usage.

Medical Assistant

Skin Care Specialty Physicians
Lutherville, MD
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for external laboratory analysis.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
  • Documented notes during patient visits via EMR.
  • Used Nextech program to properly room patients and update notes in patient charts.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference.
  • Sanitized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment to minimize infection risks via autoclave.
  • Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
  • Obtained consent forms for patient procedures as well as educated patients on wound care instructions.
  • Properly numbed patients by local anesthetic as directed by physician.
  • Properly diluted Botox injections for patients suffering from hyperhidrosis
  • Used problem solving tools to work hand in hand with pharmacies to ensure proper fulfillment of patient medication.
  • Assisted in “Mohs” surgeries as well as excisions of skin cancers.
  • Removed sutures from patients surgical sites as directed by physician.
  • Properly wrapped Unnaboots for patients with lower extremity surgeries.
  • Aided in background research for study to be conducted by practice.
  • Used IPledge government system to register accurate patients.
  • Assisted in vein procedures aiding physicians with set up and managing tools. Procedures include: Sclerotherapy, Ablations, Duplex.
  • Prepped patients for cosmetic procedures.

Service Desk Associate

Brick Bodies Fitness Services
Baltimore, MD
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
  • Received incoming calls and coordinated with membership staff to fulfill requests and resolve issues.
  • Scheduled training appointments for members.

Amazon Associate

Amazon
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise and ensured product displays were neat and orderly.
  • Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.

Student Recruitment Team Member

Hampton University
Hampton, VA
08.2019 - 05.2021

Gave campus tours to prospective students and helped coordinate events designed to increase Hampton's student population. Was a mentor for Hampton University's annual Honors Visitation Weekend event. (Total hours: 100)

Marketing Team Member

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord
Concord, CA
06.2019 - 08.2019

Acquired feedback on the park from incoming guests, took surveys, and increased park membership sales.

Shadowing Student

Douglas A. Dennis M.D. Sutter Health
Fairfield, CA
05.2019 - 07.2019

Observed orthopedic surgeries carried out by Dr. Dennis over summer and winter breaks. (Total Hours: 25)

Intern

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Oakland, CA
05.2018 - 08.2018

Worked on the rehabilitation floor for orthopedic patients, assisted nurses when needed, answered and directed phone calls, brought lunches and lent a listening ear to patients. (Total Hours: 150)

Intern

Alta Bates Ashby Campus
Berkeley, CA
05.2016 - 08.2016

Worked in the Emergency room and took vitals, transported patients to X-ray, and watched small procedures. (Total Hours: 200)

Education

Master of Science - Biotechnology -Biodefense Concentration (GPA: 3.5)

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology GPA: 3.5

Hampton University
Hampton, VA
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Berkeley High School
Berkeley, CA
06.2017

Laboratory Course Experience -

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Skills

  • Strong team member
  • Adaptability
  • Organization
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Leadership
  • Active listening

Organizations and Activities

The Jordan McNair Foundation

-Volunteers with the JM foundation, educating parents & coaches about heat related illnesses obtained during sports activities.

West Coast Pre Alumni Council

-Miss West PAC: (Junior year) Face of the organization, conducted community service activities.
-Vice President: (Senior year) In charge of facilitating events and member retention.

Member of Minority Association of Pre medical Students (M.A.P.S)

Hampton Players

-Performed in a play titled " New Voices" on campus in February of 2019.

Research

Conducted at Skin Care Specialty Physicians

  • Are Low Infection Rates of lower extremity surgery patients due to unnaboots or oral antibiotics?
  • Conducted background research and drafted document to submit to Institutional Review board.

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Steele Creek Dermatology
07.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Skin Care Specialty Physicians
06.2023 - 06.2024

Service Desk Associate

Brick Bodies Fitness Services
08.2021 - 05.2024

Amazon Associate

Amazon
05.2021 - 07.2021

Student Recruitment Team Member

Hampton University
08.2019 - 05.2021

Marketing Team Member

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord
06.2019 - 08.2019

Shadowing Student

Douglas A. Dennis M.D. Sutter Health
05.2019 - 07.2019

Intern

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
05.2018 - 08.2018

Intern

Alta Bates Ashby Campus
05.2016 - 08.2016

Master of Science - Biotechnology -Biodefense Concentration (GPA: 3.5)

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Science - Biology GPA: 3.5

Hampton University

High School Diploma -

Berkeley High School

Laboratory Course Experience -

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Sana Rashid