Steffy Blanco
Katy,TX
Summary
Foreign medical graduate with hands-on experience in clinical and research settings. Currently contributing to the mother-baby biobank at UTHealth Houston with skills in patient enrollment, sample handling, and data collection.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
UTHealth Houston
Houston, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Enrolled and consented over 100 patients for mother-baby biobanking research studies.
- Coordinated placental and mouse tissue collection, processing, and storage.
- Documented clinical data accurately using Epic EMR; ensured protocol compliance.
- Supported lab operations and maintained biospecimen integrity per study guidelines.
Medical Assistant
Premier NW Medical Group
Cypress, USA
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised medical assistants and streamlined clinical workflow across a high-volume clinic.
- Conducted EKGs, rapid flu/COVID/strep tests, and administered immunizations.
- Managed medical records and insurance verification; utilized Epic and eCW systems.
- Served as a bilingual interpreter and scribe, enhancing patient-provider communication.
Medical Intern
Hospital Regional Rafael Hernandez
Chiriquí, Panama
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed clinical rotations across Internal Medicine, ER, Surgery, OB-GYN, ICU, and Pediatrics units.
- Performed medical procedures including venipuncture, catheterization, and deliveries.
- Assisted in surgeries, and created patient progress documentation and case notes.
- Participated in clinical discussions and literature reviews with attending physicians.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) -
Columbus University
Panama City, Panama03.2019
Skills
- Patient Enrollment
- Specimen Handling
- Epic EMR
- IRB Compliance
- Laboratory Protocols
- Data Entry
- Medical Records
- Workflow optimization
- Bilingual: Spanish
- Microsoft Office
- REDCap
- Chart Review
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, Columbus University, Panama City, Panama, 01/01/18, 04/30/18, Provided primary care and health education during community health fairs.
- Veterinary Office Assistant, Hospital Veterinario Healthy Pet, Chiriquí, Panama, 10/01/14, 02/28/15, Supported veterinary staff with animal care, treatments, and front desk duties.
Publications
Placenta Dysfunction and Congenital Heart Disease: Investigating the Placenta-Heart Axis, 03/01/25
Certification
- Biomedical Researcher and Key Personnel, CITI Program, 01/01/24, 01/01/27
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP), CITI Program, 01/01/24, 01/01/27, 60458259
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Research Assistant
UTHealth Houston
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Premier NW Medical Group
01.2022 - 12.2023
Medical Intern
Hospital Regional Rafael Hernandez
11.2019 - 01.2021
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) -
Columbus University
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