Pritika Patel
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Pritika Patel

EDUCATION

Doctor of Chiropractic, Graduated March 2017
Palmer College of Chiropractic, West Campus, San Jose, CA

Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences, Conc. Systems Physiology, Minor Chemistry
San José State University CA, Graduated May 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

Doctor’s Assistant, October 2017-December 2017
Advanced Health Center- Campbell, CA
• Front desk tasks, answering phone calls, scheduling patients, filing.
• Setting patients up and operating the VAX-D tables.
• Physical Exams, Physical Therapy modalities, and laser treatments on patients.
• Inputting patient information into computer program.

Chiropractic Intern via Palmer Preceptorship Program, January 2017- March 2017
Sonie Clinic- Chiropractic Acupuncture Massage - San Jose, CA
• Scheduled patient appointments and verified insurance coverage.
• Helped facilitate overall flow of clinic by communicating with doctors and patients.
• Kept track of patient appointments on Googlesheets and DrChrono (EHR system).
• Accepted credit card payments and tracked on Googlesheets.
• Observed patient care.

Chiropractic Intern, January 2016- December 2016
Palmer Clinic West Campus- San Jose, CA
• Physical examinations, patient history, diagnosis, and treatments performed on patients.
• Carefully reviewed patient medical histories and input data into SmartCloud (EHR system).
• Attended weekly meetings with other chiropractic interns and assigned Clinician.
• Treated patients under a Doctor of Chiropractic.

Associate Manufacturing Technician, March 2012- July 2013
ThermoFisher/ Life Technologies, Pleasanton, CA
• Synthesize oligonucleotides/custom primers by using DNA/RNA synthesizers and TECAN machine.
• Prepare CPG, DBM/ACN reagents as required.
• Perform dimethyl (DEA) treatment on specific oligonucleotides.
• Use Primertrak program to track progress of Oligonucleotides.
• Applied basic laboratory techniques, and GMP for operation of laboratory equipment.
• Provide feedback, ideas, and suggestions to improve lab techniques and work flows.
• Perform laboratory assignments independently as well as in a team.
• Maintain proper record keeping and archiving of files for Iron Mountain.

Laboratory Mentor/ Workshop Teacher, A Schmahl Science Workshop, San Jose, CA
Aug 2010- March 2012
• Presented Schmahl Science workshops in school classrooms K-12th grade.
• Taught general science including biology, microbiology, anatomy.
• Mentoring students in the Advanced Student Research Program with science experiments in the Schmahl Science Laboratory.
• Experience with PCR, gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, TLC, Bradford Assay, DNA extraction, media preparation, Kirby-Bauer Disk Assay, Drosophila fruit flies, pipetting, microscopy staining techniques, maintaining laboratory inventory.

SKILLS

• Experience with Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Power Point
• Highly motivated and able to lead within a team environment
• Basic laboratory skills, Plating, Pipetting, Aseptic technique, Labeling tubes
• Following SOPs, Preparing reagents, documentation
• Experience with GMP and OSHA regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills, compassionate professional, strong guest services
• Detail orientated, takes initiative, organized