Abdikarim Jama

Supports neurologists by providing both direct patient care and administrative support

Medical Assistant - Epilepsy Movement Disorder at Swedish Medical Center (2018-09 – 2021-06)

Supports neurologists by providing both direct patient care and administrative support

• Taking patient vitals, recording detailed patient histories, and assisting with specialized neurological examinations.

Medical Assistant - Family Medical Practice at Seattle Indian Health Board (2021-12 – 2022-07)

Performing both administrative and clinical duties to support physicians and enhance patient flow.

• Responsible for rooming patients, taking vital signs, administering medications/vaccines, conducting lab tests, scheduling, and maintaining electronic health records (EHRs)

Medical Assistant - Family Medicine/Pediatrics at Kaiser Permanente (2022-04 – 2023-06)

• Measuring vitals, weight, height, and head circumference for infants and children.
• Assisting doctors with exams, tests, and minor procedures, while helping to keep children calm.

Medical Assistant - Family Medical at Carolyn Downs (2024-07 – Present)

• Scheduling, billing, taking vital signs, assisting doctors during exams, collecting specimens (like blood), performing basic lab tests, and preparing patients.

Medical Assistant Certification – Seattle Central Community College (2018)

Bachelor's degree – Renton Technical College (2009)