Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Timeline
EMAIL
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Stephanie Bumbaru

Summary

Motivated professional experienced in community outreach and organizing. Skilled in working with diverse populations to develop meaningful relationships, foster understanding, and promote progress. Committed to providing high-quality services to underserved populations and empowering individuals to reach their potential.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Ophthalmic Scribe

Grosinger Spigelman & Grey PC
09.2025 - Current
  • Utilized knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and coding principles to support physician documentation in the EHR system.
  • Entered orders accurately into the hospital computer systems for laboratory tests, prescription medication, or imaging.
  • Scanned documents into the electronic health records system for easy access later on.

Research Assistant

Eye Research Institute, Oakland University
10.2023 - Current
  • Performed immunohistochemistry protocols to detect and quantify retinal ganglion cells, in mouse retinas, using confocal microscopy.
  • Utilized laboratory equipment to perform experiments and obtain data.

Medical Assistant

Elite Womens Health
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Recorded patients' health histories and confirm the purpose of their visits in the EHR. Responsibilities included performing preliminary physical assessments such as taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; setting up rooms for exams and procedures; returning patient phone calls; and scheduling appointment.

Volunteer

Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Served meals after church services and assisted with annual events such as the Romanian Food Festival.
  • Built strong interpersonal and communication skills in my community.

Wayfinding Escort

DMC (Children's Hospital of Michigan)
06.2024 - 09.2024


  • Escorted patients and their families to their designated location: ICU units, emergency department, radiology, etc.
  • Communicated with patient and staff members to help facilitate a welcoming environment in the hospital.

Volunteer

Beaumont Troy Pharmacy
08.2023 - 08.2024

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  • Delivered medications to the patients' rooms, and operating the cash register.
  • Enhanced patient experience by providing friendly and attentive service during pharmacy visits

Worker

CECMD (Conductive Education Center of Metro Detroit)
06.2020 - 08.2024
  • Worked with children and adults that have cerebral palsy.
  • Assisted in physical therapy exercises, activities, helped with bathroom needs, and eating.
  • Learned to working with varying mental and physical needs.

Shadowing Student

Dr. Svetlana Mishulin
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Observed an internist care for patients and their illnesses.

Volunteer

Shelby Crossing Health Campus,
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted nursing home residents and workers. I served meals and drinks during weekly food events, helped lead daily exercises, and assisted with crafting.
  • Lead daily activities for the residents in a supportive, fun, and engaging way.

Education

Bachelor's Degree -

Oakland University
12-2025

High School -

Eisenhower High School
05-2022

Skills

  • Bilingual - English and Romanian
  • Hard worker
  • Eager to learn
  • Great listener
  • Excellent at conversing with peers
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Research and analysis

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Romanian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Ophthalmic Scribe

Grosinger Spigelman & Grey PC
09.2025 - Current

Medical Assistant

Elite Womens Health
08.2024 - 04.2025

Wayfinding Escort

DMC (Children's Hospital of Michigan)
06.2024 - 09.2024

Volunteer

Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church
04.2024 - 10.2024

Research Assistant

Eye Research Institute, Oakland University
10.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Beaumont Troy Pharmacy
08.2023 - 08.2024

Shadowing Student

Dr. Svetlana Mishulin
08.2023 - 09.2023

Volunteer

Shelby Crossing Health Campus,
06.2023 - 08.2023

Worker

CECMD (Conductive Education Center of Metro Detroit)
06.2020 - 08.2024

Bachelor's Degree -

Oakland University

High School -

Eisenhower High School

EMAIL

smbumbaru@gmail.com

Publications

Schmitz, A. M., Bumbaru, S. M., Fakhouri, L. S., & Zhang, D. Q. (2025). Long-Term Impairment of Retinal Ganglion Cell Function After Oxygen-Induced Retinopathy. Cells, 14(7), 512. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070512

Stephanie Bumbaru