Sara Rizwan

NHA-certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and MBBS-trained physician who relocated from Pakistan to the U.S. and is building a U.S. clinical career in Arkansas. 15+ years of outpatient clinical experience in family medicine and public health in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, with hands-on skills in patient triage, vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, and wound care. Recently completed CCMA training and a U.S. clinical externship. Trained in medical billing/coding and EHR documentation.

Fluent in English, Urdu, and Arabic.

Clinical Medical Assistant Extern at Cabot, AR

40 hours clinical externship

• Conducted patient intake, recording medical histories and vital signs.
• Performed phlebotomy and collected laboratory specimens following sterile and safety protocols.
• Administered subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal injections with attention to patient comfort.
• Assisted providers with dressings, wound care, and patient preparation; kept the clinical area sterile and stocked.

Family Medicine Physician (IMG, non-U.S. licensed) at Johar Medi Clinic (2020-01 – 2022-10)

• Provided outpatient care in a high-volume family practice across pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, including intake, vital signs, injections, wound care, and dressing changes.
• Managed treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions, kept accurate records, and delivered preventive counseling and patient education.

Resident Physician, Public Health (IMG) at Ministry of Health, Al-Ahsa (2011-07 – 2018-04)

• Delivered patient care and hands-on procedures in a large government health system over 7 years; maintained electronic health records and worked with interdisciplinary teams on chronic disease management.

Assistant Diabetologist / Physician (IMG) at Zubaida Medical Center (2004-01 – 2010-09)

• Administered injections, monitored vital signs, and educated outpatients with diabetes, hypertension, and other metabolic conditions.

House Officer, Internal Medicine & OB/GYN (IMG) at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (2002-12 – 2003-12)

• 12-month rotation with daily phlebotomy, wound care, injections, and inpatient documentation.

MBBS in Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery – University of Karachi (2002)

CCMA Program Graduate in Clinical Medical Assistant – Arkansas College of Health Careers (2026-08)

Medical Billing and Coding Certificate in Medical Coding – National Park College Continuing Education (2025-10)