Megha Andraju

Patient-focused healthcare professional with approximately five years of experience across orthodontics, internal medicine, and hospital service. Skilled in patient intake, vitals, EKGs, ICD-10 coding, clinical documentation, diagnostic records, chairside assisting, sterilization, insurance support, and patient communication. UC San Diego Psychology graduate with a Human Health focus and ongoing pre-medical science coursework.

Medical Assistant at Hoag Medical Group Internal Medicine – Dr. Goodheart (2026 – Present)

• Supported annual physicals and office visits through patient rooming, vital signs, EKGs, chart preparation, and exam-room readiness.
• Worked with ICD-10 diagnostic coding, clinical documentation, and laboratory workflows including CMP, HbA1c, urinalysis, and other ordered testing.
• Maintained efficient patient flow and professional communication in a busy adult internal medicine setting.

Orthodontic Assistant / Front Office Support at FitSmiles Orthodontics

Approximately 5 years

• Provided chairside orthodontic assistance for consultations, treatment visits, Invisalign appointments, and patient education.
• Obtained panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, intraoral/extraoral photographs, and digital scans; sterilized instruments and maintained infection-control workflows.
• Supported treatment coordination, front-desk operations, insurance follow-up, scheduling flow, clinical organization, and office closing procedures.
• Received Outstanding Patient Care and Leadership recognition in 2026.

Postpartum Unit Volunteer at UC San Diego Health – Jacobs Medical Center (2025-06 – 2026-02)

• Supported nurses and postpartum families with discharge-related tasks, patient comfort, unit organization, and non-clinical assistance.
• Completed NICU milk deliveries, laboratory runs, room-board updates, patient packs, and 100+ verified volunteer hours in a hospital environment.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Human Health Focus – University of California, San Diego (2025)