Yasmine Aljuba
Summary
Pre-Physician Assistant student at the University of Illinois Chicago majoring in Integrated Health Sciences with a minor in Nutrition. Medical assistant with hands-on clinical experience in patient care and clinic workflow. Involved in community health volunteering and shadowing across specialties, with a strong interest in patient-centered care and access to care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Volunteer
UI Health
Chicago
11.2025 - Current
- Contributed to pediatric nutrition outreach efforts during Nutrition Month to promote healthy eating.
- Engaged children and families in conversations about healthy eating habits and basic nutrition concepts
- Aided in designing and presenting educational resources and engaging activities suitable for young audiences.
Volunteer
Stickney Township
Burbank
11.2025 - Current
- Interpreted for Arabic-speaking patients during clinic visits to support communication and understanding of care
- Shared cultural considerations and barriers faced by Arabic-speaking patients to support staff awareness and improve patient-centered care
- Assisted with community outreach events by sharing information on clinic services, vaccinations, tuberculosis, lead exposure, and blood pressure awareness
- Organized and participated in a community blood pressure screening events
- Created educational materials and social media content for clinic events, healthy A1C habits, and chronic condition monitoring.
Medical Assistant
Khudeira Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Obtained and recorded vital signs to ensure accurate patient assessment and care.
- Documented chief complaints and patient histories.
- Collected blood samples from patients following appropriate phlebotomy techniques.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques in clinical settings.
- Performed administrative duties including scheduling appointments, processing lab orders, managing phone calls, and maintaining patient records.
- Developed strong patient communication and provided patient-centered care, facilitating understanding through Arabic–English translation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Health Studies, Minor in Nutrition
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2027
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Vital signs measurement
- Specimen handling
- Medical documentation
- Administrative assistance
- Patient care
- Fast-paced efficiency
- Bilingual: English & Arabic
Shadowing Experience
Shadowed Physician Assistants across multiple specialties including Family Medicine, Orthopedics, Weight Management, Allergy, Neurology, Urgent Care, and Pediatric Cardiac ICU/OR
Timeline
Hospital Volunteer
UI Health
11.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Stickney Township
11.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Khudeira Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Health Studies, Minor in Nutrition
University of Illinois Chicago