Mehreen Fatima

I am a graduate in medicine and statistics, have worked as physician’s assistant at a well-known hospital in Mississauga ON and have worked successfully in Telemedicine during the pandemic. This demonstrates my keen ability of listening, taking notes fast while on call, be able to understand people’s needs and refer them to appropriate services. My work required trouble shooting and resolving patient issues on the spot. It also required scheduling and booking and changing appointments. 

I am tech savvy, able to quickly learn any software, able to apply sales skills as selling medical services is almost comparable. I was always able to convince patients for investigations and procedures they most needed for continuity of care. This does not mean I compromise on people’s autonomy or ethical values.

I have excellent organizational skills, above average oral communication skills, basic Knowledge of MS Office suite & Windows OS and am reliable and punctual. I have a background in healthcare and understand the value of empathy, responsiveness, patience and conscientiousness. No to mention I am a people’s person and team player when needed. 

I am confident I bring value to this position and will learn a great deal in return. 

Clinical Assistant - Safa Medical Family Practice, Canada

                                                                                                                 Feb 2022- June 2024

• Talking history and updating patients’ records, compiling SOAP notes. Updating patient records
• Obtained and presented patient history as appropriate, including demographics, chief complaint, history of the present illness or injury, past medical, surgical, family and psychosocial history, medications, allergies and systems review. 
• Complete, legible, accurate and comprehensive documentation of the cumulative patient’ profile (CPP), both during in-person and virtual encounters, in accordance with the guidelines set out by College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Cleaning and preparing exam rooms before patient appointments.
• Administering medications under a Physician’s supervision.
• Sending tissue and fluid samples for laboratory analysis.
• Scheduling and confirming appointments.
• Explaining medical procedures to patients.
• Maintaining medical inventory by ordering new supplies and equipment as needed.

Clinical Assistant - Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Credit Vally Hospital, Canada         

Sept 2019-Dec 2021

• Obtained and presented patient history as appropriate, including demographics, chief complaint, history of the present illness or injury, past medical, surgical, family and psychosocial history, medications, allergies and systems review. 
• Complete, legible, accurate and comprehensive documentation of the cumulative patient’ profile (CPP), both during in-person and virtual encounters, in accordance with the guidelines set out by College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). 
• Contributed to new referral’s patient volume by more than 50% overall reducing specialist wait time by 50%.
• Contributed to increase in follow up patients volume by 50%.
• Conducted comprehensive and focused physical assessments and interpreted findings. 
• Utilization of primary and secondary assessment results to formulate a differential diagnosis.
• Preliminary interpretation of necessary diagnostic tests, which may include, but are not limited to, haematology, microbiology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, blood gas, ECG, peak flow and plain film x-ray. 
• Formulated a treatment and management plan based on assessment and investigation results, availability of services and special needs of patient. 
• Assisted in assessing patients, reviewing with staff physicians to develop a plan of care, providing patient education and counselling, arranging interventions and post-discharge appointments, interacting with other team members to gather and share information and obtain consultation. 
• Anticipated patient needs and obstacles, setting realistic goals for patient care that lead to optimal results, enhanced patient satisfaction and quantifiable service improvements based on evidence-based practice. 
• Strong understanding and knowledge of human rights and diversity issues; fostered a healthy workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
• Comprehensive history and physical exam of patients (in person + virtual interviews), advising patients on disease condition and prevention. 
• Collaboration with consultant to develop a plan of care. 
• Strong time management and trouble-shooting if urgent cases added to clinical schedule
• Preparing follow up charts, incorporating pertinent labs, medical history, plan of care and further screening suggestions. 
• Finalizing patient charts/notes for consultants for faxing back to referring physician. 

Education: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine- 2019

24 months clinical rotations (internal medicine, OBG/Gyn, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Community based Primary care, Accidents and Emergency, Physical rehabilitation and General Surgery)-

MSc Epidemiology and Biostatistics

MD, Pakistan - 2006

Certificates:

• Phlebotomy Certification : Canada – 2019
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - from American Heart Association 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – from American Heart Association 
• Basic Surgical Skills – 2016
• Clinical Management of Diabetes –2017 
• Postgrad Certificate in FDA Submissions - University of Chicago   Dec 2022 
• MSc Statistics – Aga Khan University 2010
• Bachelor of Science – Pakistan 2005