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Medical Assistant Duties

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1. Pulmonary Hospitalist & Associates (Back Office Medical Assistant)
-Interview patients for medical histories and chief complaints, measure vital signs, and review medication lists
-Accompany MD in exam room to document exam findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans
-Perform spirometry and EKGs, process labs, & prep and assist with venipunctures, urinalysis, injections, and cosmetic procedures (i.e. Coolsculpting, Botox, etc.)
-MedSpa duties include marking treatment areas, applying topical anesthetic/gel, adjusting procedural settings, and explaining post-treatment care
-Instruct patients about physician’s orders and clarify matters related to their condition 2. Pulmonary Hospitalist & Associates (Front Office Medical Assistant)
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Autism Comprehensive Educational Services (Behavior Interventionist)
-Provided 1:1 therapy for children with autism spectrum disorders in their home and community
-Implemented applied behavioral analysis methods to help children overcome behavioral challenges and improve functional, interpersonal, and academic skills
-Observed, charted, and monitored child’s behaviors to determine strengths and areas of growth
-Collaborated with treatment team and child’s parents to review assessment reports and analyze programming success
-Engaged in patient-centered care beyond the bedside and discovered the impact of environmental and social factors on a child’s well-being 4. Project Vietnam Foundation (Medical Mission Volunteer)
-Embarked on a medical mission to provide free healthcare services, including primary care, OB/GYN, dentistry, and optometry, to Vietnam’s poverty-stricken villages
-Worked closely with providers to assist with examinations and prepare patients for …show more content…

UCLA Student Stroke Team (Emergency Department Stroke Associate)
-Accompanied UCLA Brain Attack Team during code strokes to identify potential stroke patients at Ronald Reagan Hospital’s ER
-Interviewed patients, families, and EMS for case history to facilitate appropriate treatment
-Documented patient information, including medical histories, neurological deficits, and exam results, to present to the head ER physician for use in determining subsequent steps
-Helped the neurology team enroll qualified patients into clinical trials that investigated novel drugs/treatments
-Analyzed scientific literature to give quarterly presentations on stroke research 7. Community Service Commission (Alternative Spring Break

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