Nazia Zafar

Hands-on Physician Liaison at MEDICO FAMILY CLINIC, INC
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Burlington, North Carolina, United States, US
Languages
  • Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Punjabi Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Hindi Full professional proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Hands-on Physician Liaison
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Responsibilities: • Supervised nurse practitioner students and evaluated their notes to confirm the accuracy of care provided and patient responses. • Educated the patients regarding medications, procedures, and physician instructions. • Accurately assigned ICD-10 codes to patient medical records. • Evaluated the patients with various underlying symptoms and complaints to assess the reason for their visit. • Diagnosed illnesses and disorders and made appropriate treatment plans for patients. • Discussed patient condition and liaised with Physician and Nursing staff regarding patient's treatments and medications. • Updated, prepared, and maintained accurate and timely patient-specific medical records. • Advised patients and their families regarding treatment plans and care regimes to follow. • Performed patient physical examinations and pap smear screenings to diagnose sexually transmitted infections. • Documented the patients' medical history and test results in the EMR system. • Followed the HIPPA guidelines and statutes to preserve the privacy of the patients and confidential information for data security. • Referred patients to the specialist for further management and care by consulting with the physician. Show less

    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CMA Volunteer
      • Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

      Responsibilities: • Interviewed patients to determine reason for visit and documented concerns. • Greeted patients and escorts them to examination rooms. • Took vital signs of patients and entered them in the EMR. • Assessed patients and documented their medical histories. • Operated medical computer software to update patient charts containing medical history and contact information. • Performed EKG’s, urinalysis, as well as inputted labs into the electronic medical record. • Educated caregivers, guardians and patients on care, nutrition, medical conditions, and disease management. • Collected laboratory specimens and performed laboratory testing. • Positioned patients for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays. • Cleaned, restocked, and organized examination rooms. Show less

    • Medical Officer
      • Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

      Responsibilities: • Evaluated patient's condition through history-taking, examination, and investigation. • Examined patients at the request of consultants, initiated treatment as necessary, and informed consultants of any changes in the condition of patients. • Prescribed medication and advised patients based on their condition to ensure the highest possible standards of patient care. • Provided urgent medical services like assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and immediate resuscitation as necessary to patients. • Referred patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, and support services as required. • Alleviated patients' conditions through health education, counseling, and interventions that treat risk factors. • Worked with public health providers to prevent and control transmissible diseases for individuals and families and reported to the relevant public health organizations. • Adhered to patients’ health record confidentiality and privacy. • Established and maintained teamwork and cooperation with other healthcare providers to ensure patients received maximum benefits. • Validated complex diagnoses and facilitated treatment plans. • Addressed complicated cases with the senior management and liaise between administration and medical staff. Show less

  • Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
    • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    • House Physician
      • Mar 2009 - Sep 2009

      Responsibilities: • Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints. • Interviewed and recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, physical exams and test results in electronic medical records. • Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved. • Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations. • Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention. • Delivered on-call care in large hospital day and night for multiple consecutive days. • Referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized courses of treatment. • Prescribed medications, explaining side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert to potential issues. • Educated patients and families on procedures, treatment plans, medications and preventive measures. • Advised patients about diet, hygiene and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and prevent disease. • Established wide variety of medical diagnoses under supervision of medical physician team. • Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests. • Collaborated closely with fellow medical team members to share knowledge and discuss best courses for treatment. Show less

  • Sir ganga Ram Hospital
    • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    • House Surgeon in Obstetrics & Gynecology
      • Sep 2008 - Mar 2009

      Responsibilities: • Performed initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illness, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations. • Provided prenatal care to pregnant women, delivered babies and provided postnatal care to mother and infant. • Collaborated with nurses and other medical professionals to deliver top-of-the-line care to every patient. • Closely monitored patient comfort during various procedures. • Helped conferences with patients to provide both emotional and medical support. • Met with patients before surgical procedures to educate on processes. • Called patients with follow up needs or lab results. • Explained procedures and test results of prescribed treatments to patients. • Analyzed test results and examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient. • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment and interventions. • Administered therapy, medication and specialized medical care to treat and prevent illness, disease, or injury. Show less

Education

  • Fatima Jinnah Medical College
    Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Medicine
    2001 - 2008

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