Shaista Salim

National Certified Medical Assistant with recent 160-hour hands-on urgent care externship and six years of hospital/clinical experience as a midwife. Skilled in patient intake and rooming, vital signs, EKGs, medication administration, venipuncture, specimen collection, infection control, EHR documentation, and front-office support. Compassionate, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-paced clinical environments.

Medical Assistant Extern - GET WELL URGENT CARE - Santa Clara, CA

(2026-01 - 2026-03)

160 Hours

• Assisted providers with patient examinations, procedures and basic treatments in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Obtained and documented vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation.
• Performed patient intake, documented medical history and chief complaints, and prepared patients for examinations.
• Performed EKGs, including lead placement and basic equipment setup.
• Administered and/or assisted with medications and injections under appropriate supervision.
• Collected and handled clinical specimens while following infection-control and safety standards.
• Updated patient records accurately in the Athena EHR system.
• Provided patient education and discharge instructions under provider supervision.
• Supported front-office functions including scheduling, check-in/check-out and insurance verification.
• Maintained patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA requirements.

Private Elderly Caregiver - IN TOUCH HOMECARE INC. - Santa Clara, CA

(2020-01)

• Assist clients with daily living activities while maintaining comfort, safety and dignity.
• Provide companionship and support for elderly clients and communicate care needs to family caregivers.
• Prepare meals and assist with daily routines according to family instructions.

Certified Midwife - AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - Karachi, Pakistan

6 Years

• Provided end-to-end maternal care from prenatal assessment through delivery and postpartum care.
• Managed deliveries and supported maternal-newborn safety in a hospital and clinical setting.
• Educated patients and families regarding care, recovery and newborn needs.
• Worked collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

National Certified Medical Assistant Program - Clinical and front/back-office medical assisting procedures - Santa Clara Adult Education (2025-07 - 2026-03)

Registered Midwife Certificate - Aga Khan Maternity Homes (1998-12)

High School Diploma / Secondary Education - Board of Secondary Education Karachi (1999-12)