Sophie Koza

Dedicated and HPCSA-registered Clinical Associate (CA 0017205) with extensive experience in high-pressure clinical environments and multidisciplinary team coordination. Proven track record in managing complex patient histories, optimizing clinical pathways, and facilitating communication between specialists, nursing staff, medical aids and families. Possessing a strong foundation in cardiology and primary care.

Clinical Associate (Internal medicine & Cardiology) at Sandton Heart Inc. (2024-12 – 2026-07)

• Coordinated comprehensive care plans for cardiac patients, facilitating communication between cardiologists, nursing staff, and patient families to ensure aligned treatment objectives.
• Managed the interdisciplinary diagnostic workflow, including scheduling and facilitating high-stakes cardiac procedures such as TEE imaging and stress exercise testing.
• Served as the primary liaison between clinical departments and administrative intake, ensuring accurate documentation of medical histories to support clinical coding and insurance claims.
• Oversaw patient sedation protocols and monitoring, ensuring that all procedural interventions complied with hospital safety standards and clinical governance.

Clinical Associate Locum at Quadcare GP practice (2026-09 – 2026-09)

• Provided comprehensive primary healthcare including patient assessments, history taking, examination.
• Chronic disease management
• Patient education

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice – University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (2024)

Medical School Clinical Training & Rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Emergency Medicine – Helen Joseph, Paarl Provinicial, Bara, Thele

Medical School Clinical Training & Rotations in Primary Healthcare, Chronic Disease Management – Sebokeng Hospital

Medical School Clinical Training & Rotations in Outpatient Department (OPD), Casualty – Johan Heys, Vanderbiljpark

Medical School Clinical Training & Rotations in Cardiology, Cath Lab, Cardiac Diagnostics – Sandton Heart Inc.