Seham Maharmeh
Wilton
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Medical Assistant delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced specialty and healthcare clinic settings. Achieved effective patient support through expertise in patient intake, vital signs, medication reconciliation, EKGs, and phlebotomy while ensuring adherence to clinical workflows and HIPAA compliance. Bilingual in English and Arabic, fostering strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse patient populations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Arabic Tutor
Sacramento State
Sacramento
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided individualized instruction in Arabic reading, writing, and conversation
- Developed customized educational materials to support student success
- Strengthened interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills while working with diverse populations
Medical Assistant
Pulmonary Medicine Associates
Sacramento
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Delivered clinical and administrative support in a high-volume specialty practice
- Obtained vital signs, patient histories, and prepared patients for examinations
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, specimen collection, and accurate documentation
- Managed Epic charting, patient records, and provider communication
- Assisted with insurance verification, referrals, and scheduling
- Provided patient education on treatment plans and medication usage.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Assisted physicians and healthcare teams with patient examinations and clinical procedures
- Collected vital signs, updated medical histories, and documented information in electronic records
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up communication to enhance appointment adherence
- Educated patients on care instructions, fostering understanding and promoting adherence to treatment plans
Education
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA05-2026
Associate of Arts - Arts of Science
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Science
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA01-2026
Associate of Science - Mathematics and Science
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA05-2023
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Carrington College California
Sacramento, CA01-2023
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Grove High School
Elk Grove, CASkills
- Language instruction techniques
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Language assessment
- Student assessment
- Student engagement
- Interactive teaching methods
- Online teaching platforms
- Classroom management
- Time management
- Cultural competence
- Linguistic analysis
- HIPAA & OSHA compliance
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Healthcareer Association, Renewal in progress
- HIPAA Training
- OSHA Training
Languages
Arabic
Professional
Timeline
Arabic Tutor
Sacramento State
08.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
Pulmonary Medicine Associates
05.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
01.2023 - 02.2023
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Cosumnes River College
Associate of Arts - Arts of Science
Cosumnes River College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Science
Sacramento State
Associate of Science - Mathematics and Science
Cosumnes River College
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Carrington College California
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Grove High School