Yorba Linda, California, United States
Medical Scribe at Providence St. Joseph's Emergency Department > Support physicians by documenting patient encounters in a fast-paced Emergency Department > Accurately record histories, physical exams, assessments, procedures, and ED course in EPIC, electronic medical record system, while ensuring timely and complete charts > Gain exposure to diverse medical presentations and high-acuity cases while developing knowledge in medical terminology, clinical decision-making, and healthcare operations
Medical Assistant at a Primary Care Clinic > Facilitate patient care by scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing medical documentation in the EMR system, including lab orders, faxes, and medical records > Assist in clinical procedures by rooming patients, taking vitals, performing EKGs, patient intake, note-taking for physician during patient visits, and ensuring smooth patient flow > Collaborate with Optum to spearhead clinic workflows to meet Cozeva Quality Measures to close care gaps and promote preventative screenings for Optum Patients > Train and supervise undergraduate interns from UCI Public Health Practicum
The Voices for Community Health Equity and New Systems and System Changes (VOICES) lab at UCI, directed by Dr. Alana LeBron, leverages research processes to: > Work alongside communities of color and low-income communities to understand how policies, systems, and environmental factors shape health inequities > Identify and evaluate community-informed interventions to promote health equity with a goal of leveraging research processes as a tool to support and amplify community-driven social change strategies Projects I have worked on: > CATALYST: Support, note-take, and record interviews, focus groups, and community events with community health workers (CHWs) in Orange County to understand their experiences during the pandemic to inform health equity initiatives. Mentor other students in qualitative data analysis research methods - indexing and analytical coding - using Atlas.ti software > CPR3: Secondary analysis of CATALYST data that is focused on mental health of residents & CHWs. Collaborate with qualitative coding partner and research team to analytically code transcripts with Atlas.ti; thematic coding and memoing to identify, analyze, and interpret meaning within the data > Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP): Formulate individual research question to characterize OC residents’ mental health outcomes during the pandemic and describe coping strategies through qualitative data analysis. Wrote a proposal and received funding through UROP at UCI under faculty mentorships of Dr. Alana LeBrón. Looking forward to complete a poster presentation at UCI Undergraduate Research Symposium
UCI student-run campus organization driven to aid students from different health-related interests become adept in pursuing evidence-based knowledge through reading, analyzing, and presenting scientific journals. We also provide resources and workshops on professional development and getting involved in undergraduate research. > Facilitate and coordinate weekly general meetings and board meetings > Manage club relations and communication with board and general members; delegate tasks to board members to ensure smooth operations > Organize collaborations and workshops > Foster relationships and rapport with club members to give everyone a voice and opportunity for participation > Provide mentorship to students with similar interests Previously-held positions: > Vice President, UCI (September 2023 - June 2024) > Public Health Committee Chair, UCI (September 2022 - June 2023)
> Accumulated over 200 hours of tutoring experience, fostering academic growth and confidence in middle and high school students across various subjects: Math (Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Integrated Math III), Middle School History, Science, and English, as well as ISEE exam preparation, and Duolingo English Test prep for international students > Develop personalized study plans and lesson strategies tailored to each student’s learning needs and goals