Karen Vo Resume
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Karen Vo Resume

------------ | ------------|6348 Gardenia Ct Westminster, CA 92683

Karen Vo
Summary Passionate about healthcare with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a variety of patients with diverse needs. Highly interested in clinical and biomedical research. On a mission to improve health knowledge and advocate the importance of being proactive on one�s own health and nutrition. Pursuing a MD after undergraduate education.
Experience Feb�19-present Cedars-Sinai East Tower Los Angeles, CA
Medical and Billing Assistant
? Medical assistant and medical biller for Dr. Steve Rad
? Front office work in scheduling appointments, making calls, checking in patients, insurance billing
pulling up patient information, making calls, filing, collecting co-pay
? Fill out billing forms to insurance through analyzing scribe notes
? Research and formulate business expansion plans
Nov �17- Jan�19 Westwood Medical Plaza Westwood, CA
Medical Assistant
? Medical assistant and dermatopathology head for Dr. Janet Vafaie Dermatology practice
? Executed Front office work in scheduling appointments, checking in patients, insurance billing, pulling patient charts, making calls for prescription refills, filing, mailing biopsy specimens and documents
? Conducted Back office work in turning over patient rooms, scribing, assisting Doctor in patient procedures (i.e. biopsies, MOHs surgery, sclerotherapy, chemical peels, laser)
? Prepared for a successful MOHs re-licensing inspection by organizing, filing, and presenting
? pathology slides and patient charts
Oct �15-Sept �17 Vietnamese Community Health Los Angeles, CA
Finance Director
? Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns
? Applied and presented in hearings for organizational funding
? Performed complex general accounting functions: reimbursements, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
? Conducted clerical duties: word processing, data entry, and answering phones
? Successfully led key projects which resulted in Project of the Year �15-16
? Called, emailed, and collaborated with health providers for upcoming health fairs
? Educated patients and families about exercise for the elderly, preparation of healthy meals, melanoma and prevention
? Translated Vietnamese and English to patients and doctors in Optometry, Cholesterol, Glucose, and Bone Density at our free health fairs
Education Sept �15-present University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
Obtaining B.S. Biochemistry
? Coursework completed in: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Genetics, Research, Nutrition, Statistics, Community Health, and Psychology
? 4th year undergraduate, applying to MD school
Skills & Attributes
? Proficient in Microsoft Office, 72 WPM Typist
? Public speaking, 1-on-1 patient interactions, flexible, fast learner
? HIPPA, Hypertension Screening Certified by The American Heart Association
? Immunization and Background checked by UCLA Health Volunteer Services