Waamene Wifa

Learning about healthcare topics and using information to teach kids and young adults at local schools and programs. Volunteering in the clinic during the summer and assisting in organization, community outreach and patient services. Making informational presentations and social media posts discussing healthcare topics

Peer Health Educator at Chips Health and Wellness Center (2018-01 – 2022-12)

• Learning about healthcare topics and using information to teach kids and young adults at local schools and programs.
• Volunteering in the clinic during the summer and assisting in organization, community outreach and patient services.
• Making informational presentations and social media posts discussing healthcare topics
• Gathering data via community outreach to better understand and adjust presentation content.
• Gaining feedback from community outreach to better formulate presentations
• Volunteering at local community programs and events.
• Learned about various healthcare services available in the community

Intern at Chips Health and Wellness Center (2022-01 – 2022-04)

• Research on healthcare topics to present to the staff and students at the end of year presentation.
• Receptionist at the front desk of the clinic
• Using excel to input call data every month
• Present inbound call data at the staff meeting every month.
• Organization of physical and electronic files
• Making medical charts for new and existing patients
• Handle inbound calls to the clinic and direct them to the appropriate party.

Medical Tech/Patient Facilitator at Total Access Urgent Care (2025-02 – 2026-02)

• Documented patient encounters in real-time, including medical history, physical exams, procedures, and provider assessments, using EMR systems with high accuracy.
• Performed clinical tasks such as venipuncture for blood draws and intravenous (IV) catheter placement in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Administered medications—including oral, intramuscular (IM), and subcutaneous (SQ) routes—under provider supervision, following safety and dosage protocols.
• Assisted in preparing patients for examinations, procedures, and diagnostic testing, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort.
• Coordinated laboratory testing, specimen collection, and documentation to support timely diagnostic evaluations.
• Maintained HIPAA compliance and ensured accurate, confidential handling of patient records and communications.
• Collaborated with clinical teams to maintain smooth patient flow, efficient care delivery, and positive patient experiences.

Medical Assistant/Patient Care Assistant at Hope Clinic (2026-03 – 2026-09)

• Provide patient-centered, trauma-informed care while supporting patients' physical and emotional needs.
• Review medical histories, obtain and document vital signs, complete patient intakes, and accurately maintain medical records.
• Assist physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and registered nurses with clinical procedures and patient care.
• Communicate abnormal or urgent findings promptly to appropriate clinical staff.
• Educate patients on procedures, aftercare instructions, and available healthcare resources and referrals.
• Prepare, clean, sanitize, and maintain clinical areas and medical equipment in accordance with infection-control standards.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, Illinois regulations, universal precautions, and organizational policies.
• Support front-desk operations, including patient registration, check-in/check-out, consent collection, record maintenance, and visitor assistance.
• Provide compassionate support to patients while helping reduce anxiety and create a safe, respectful care environment

– Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience High School (2018-01 – 2022-12)

– Ohio University (2022-01 – 2023-12)

– Saint Louis Community College Forest Park (2023-01 – 2024-12)