Lana Abunijem
Greenville
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Brio Primary Care
Greenville, SC
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Performed routine clinical tasks, including taking vital signs, administering injections, performing EKGs, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Assisted in the collection and processing of diagnostic samples, such as blood, urine, or other specimens.
- Recorded and maintained patient information, including medical histories and test results.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure patient care and facilitate communication between doctors and patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures, medication schedules, and preventive healthcare practices.
- Accumulated over 800 hours of direct patient care experience, as well as 10 hours of shadowing alongside a Physician Assistant.
Medical Assistant
Sandhills Pediatrics
Columbia, SC
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided patient care to children, conducting routine tasks such as measuring vital signs, collecting blood and urine samples, and performing basic diagnostic tests.
- Educated parents and guardians on pediatric health issues, vaccination schedules, and proper medication administration as instructed by the pediatrician.
- Maintained accurate and confidential electronic health records of patients, documenting medical histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Accumulated over 200 hours of direct patient care experience.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Columbia, SC
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Gained hands-on experience by assisting pharmacists with the preparation and dispensing of prescription medications.
- Managed customer inquiries, provide information on prescription refills, and facilitate medication pickup.
- Supported pharmacy operations by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Accumulated over 90 hours of direct patient care experience.
Education
Masters of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC08.2027
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Minor in Medical Humanities and Culture
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12.2023
Associates of Science - undefined
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05.2021
Skills
- Fluent in Arabic
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association
- Service Above Self Scholarship Recipient - Rotary Club of Greenville
- Watson Brown Foundation Scholarship Recipient
- Opportunity Scholar Program Scholarship Recipient
Affiliations
- Rotary Club of Greenville May 2021- Present Member/Scholar
- Arab Student Association August 2023– December 2023 President
- Muslim Student Association August 2021 – December 2023 Secretary
- Alpha Epsilon Delta, Pre-Health Honor Society February 2022- December 2023 Member
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of South Carolina Housing February 2022- December 2023 Resident Mentor/Assistant Columbia, SC
- Created a supportive and inclusive community between 30+ first-year residents in suite-style communities.
- Served as the first point of contact for residents, providing guidance, support, and contacts to campus resources to assist with academic, personal, and social needs.
- Coordinated move-in and move-out processes, assisting residents with logistics and providing information to ensure a smooth transition.
- Developed, planned, and assessed community-building events every semester and managed administrative tasks including, room condition reports, maintenance requests, incident reports, event assessments, and duty logs.
WeCare Primary & Urgent Care May 2023 - July 2023 Shadowing Greenville, SC
- Engaged with patients demonstrating empathy and active listening skills.
- Learned proper protocols for urgent care and supporting individuals in distress.
- Increased my medical knowledge, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Brio Primary Care
01.2024 - 11.2024
Medical Assistant
Sandhills Pediatrics
11.2022 - 12.2023
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Minor in Medical Humanities and Culture
University of South Carolina
Associates of Science - undefined
Greenville Technical College
Masters of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Medical University of South Carolina