Nicholas Zaharia
University City
Summary
Motivated pre-medical student with hands-on experience in clinical care, patient communication, and scientific research. Background includes medical scribing, assisting in outpatient workflows, translating Spanish for patients and families, and contributing to high-level biomedical research projects. Skilled in fast-paced clinical documentation, cross-cultural communication, and data-driven problem solving, with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and healthcare equity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Scribe
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix
06.2023 - Current
- Documented patient encounters in real-time during medical examinations and consultations.
- Organized and maintained electronic health records for optimal accessibility and compliance.
- Assisted healthcare providers by accurately transcribing medical histories and treatment plans.
- Reviewed and updated patient charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy of records.
- Input details about patient histories, physical examinations, medications and other information into physical or electronic charts.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Buchser Lab at Washington University
St Louis
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for various experiments.
- Cultivated my own iPSC cells and helped establish a protocol for dopaminergic iPSC cell growth.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
- Prepared solutions and reagents for ongoing experiments efficiently.
- Cultivated research skills to learn how to handle independent assignments.
Medical Office Assistant
Arizona Cardiology Group
Phoenix
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed calendars for cardiology specialists.
- Served as a translator for Spanish-speaking patients to facilitate communication.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records and updated patient information.
- Handled incoming calls and addressed patient inquiries professionally.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Biology
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MO05-2026
High School Diploma -
BASIS Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05-2022
Skills
- Patient documentation and electronic health records
- Medical terminology
- Spanish translation
- Excel proficiency
- Data management and analysis
- Laboratory techniques
- Research skills
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Buchser Lab at Washington University
12.2023 - 08.2024
Medical Scribe
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
06.2023 - Current
Medical Office Assistant
Arizona Cardiology Group
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Biology
Washington University in St Louis
High School Diploma -
BASIS Phoenix