KUMAIL KERMALI
Research Assistant
Richmond Hill,ON
Summary
Meticulous and analytical Researcher with eight years of educational and hands-on experience in Research and Medicine. Adaptive team player with in-depth knowledge of data collection, confidential document control and problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Researcher
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Study, Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, Texas
11.2020
- Supported ongoing clinical meta-regression research on the effectiveness for a longer duration for dual antiplatelet therapy post sinus stenting for idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and stent survival
- Coded epidemiological data on excel for statistical analysis in an accurate organized manner
Researcher
KAP Study | Mwananyamala District Hospital
08.2014
- Proficiently conducted literature searches utilizing databases such as PubMed, MEDLINE, and Hinari
- Created questionnaires to examine knowledge, attitude, and practices among healthcare workers delivering first line treatment for malaria
- Recruited study participants, administered questionnaires, and held debrief sessions with subjects
- Performed statistical analysis utilizing software such as SPSS and excel
- Conceptualized a research question, investigated it using hospital record data and wrote an independent research project paper
- Utilized mendley in a skilled manner to cite references in APA style as needed.
Physician Assistant
One – Stop Immigration medical, Panel of Physicians
Ajax, ON
04.2021 - Current
- Immigration Medical examinations (IME): Performed complete age-appropriate IMEs including history taking, physical, and mental examinations for people applying to live in Canada ensuring that they meet Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) performance service standards
- Arranged for diagnostics, investigations and filed all information in digital log using eMedical EMR software for tracking and future reference
- Clinical Duties: Daily clinical duties included performing tests of Visual Acuity, Checking Vitals, Urine Dipsticks, and performing Phlebotomy
- Public Health Referrals: Followed regulations for notifying communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis, untreated syphilis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acute viral hepatitis to Public Health
- Also, simultaneously referred to the appropriate health clinics for treatment and disease prevention
- Medical Referrals: Completed accurate documentation to refer to an appropriate specialist for additional diagnostic testing
- Also, liaised with attending physician to obtain approval and submitted results to the Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
COVID-19 Clinical Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart
Thornhill, ON
04.2021 - 07.2021
- COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing: Conducted screening in person/on the phone, providing details of the process/answering questions related to vaccination, documented consent for data collection/vaccine administration, and registered eligible patients for government funded COVID-19 testing and vaccinations on the EMR
- Facilitated follow up communication with patients post vaccination
- Billing: Conducted all medical billings electronically using OHIP card for Ontario Drug Benefit program recipients and ensured all special fees for service have been processed successfully for submission of claims in payment for administering injectable COVID-19 vaccines to eligible Ontarians
- Adjudicated third party billing online, managed manual third party accounts and collected outstanding amounts from customers where necessary
- Pharmacy Duties: Multitasked to process, fill, and dispense prescription orders in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures in a deadline sensitive manner
- Conducted data entry for new prescriptions, managed refill request processing and contacted physician offices as needed for special authorization requests maintaining all relevant documentation
- Customer Service: Managed customer inquiries both in person and over the phone; also maintained and controlled cash register in the dispensary in accordance with cash handling policies and procedures
Physician Assistant
Family Medicine, Kanjee Medical Skincare
Richmond Hill, ON
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Patient Assessment: Conducted initial patient assessments and physical examinations for various ailments, both acute and chronic
- Additionally, discussed patient medical and family history, always maintaining strict confidentiality
- Plan of Action Development: Created thorough action plans for patients, making treatment and testing recommendations
- Liaised with attending physician to obtain approval, file for referrals and laboratory testing, and discuss potential ethical dilemmas
- Documentation Control: Filed all patient information in digital log, inputting data using HS Practice EMR software for tracking and future reference
- Medical Referrals: Completed accurate documentation for medical and lab testing referrals, liaising with attending physician when necessary for approval
- Followed up on lab work as needed, ensuring efficient patient treatment.
General Practitioner
V Serve Medical Centre, Dar
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Excellent Bedside Manner: Built strong, professional relationships with patients, accurately communicating treatment, referrals, and counselling on specific ailments
- Outpatient Management: Handled daily clinical outpatient duties with care and efficiency, ensuring all patients were medically stable and processed properly for any necessary medical referrals
- Medical Prescriptions: Oversaw prescription orders, assessing patient’s medical needs and history before making suggestions
- Liaised with physician in charge as necessary, filing documentation for ordering and future reference.
General Practitioner
Hospital, Dar
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Critical Patient Care: Evaluated each patient to determine diagnosis and appropriate management decisions in urgent-care settings such as the ICU and the High-Dependency Unit (HDU)
- Assisted variety of emergency situations including shock, myocardial infraction, arrhythmias, seizures, and brain death evaluation
- Aided in Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation, placement of central venous catheters and dialysis catheters
- Cross-Functional Communication: Conducted morning and evening clinical ward rounds with senior physicians while also monitoring patient progress and treatment plans, communicating all relevant information to pertinent staff
- Out-Patient Duties: Facilitated out-patient clinics for new walk-in patients while also performing minor surgeries for outpatients.
Intern
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
Moshi
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Surgery | 3 months
- Conducted pre-operation assessments before assisting with general surgeries such as herniorrhaphy, appendectomy, and haemorrhoidectomy
- Managed urgent ward issues and coordinated testing and post-operative care
- Internal Medicine | 3 Months
- Assessed and managed patients with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stroke, and other disorders
- Developed action plans, working closely with neurologists, nephrologists, psychiatrists, physicians, and other hospital staff
- Pediatrics | 3 Months
- Facilitated assessments and physical examinations for patients with a variety of pediatric ailments including asthma, upper respiratory conditions, and malnutrition
- Followed up on pediatric vaccinations and assisted administration of immunization according to the predetermined scheduling recommendations
- Obstetrics & Gynecology | 3 Months
- Assisted in daily ward rounds, examining patients with a variety of conditions including ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids
- Aided in emergency and elective surgeries like caesarian sections, myomectomies, and laparoscopic procedures.
Education
Doctor of Medicine - International Medical
Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute, Technological University
10.2017 - 02.2018
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10.2010 - 08.2015
Skills
Dataset analysis
Project support
Background in Medicine
Team collaboration
Data processing
Lab result interpretation
Data collection and organization
Research grants
Research Methodologies
Scientific Writing
Reporting requirements
Data analysis
Specific research projects
Written and oral communication
Certification
Phlebotomy | Canadian Institute of Management and Technology (CIMT)| Toronto, ON March 2021
Timeline
Physician Assistant
One – Stop Immigration medical, Panel of Physicians
04.2021 - Current
COVID-19 Clinical Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart
04.2021 - 07.2021
Researcher
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Study, Memorial Hermann Hospital
11.2020
Physician Assistant
Family Medicine, Kanjee Medical Skincare
01.2019 - 09.2019
Doctor of Medicine - International Medical
Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute, Technological University
10.2017 - 02.2018
General Practitioner
Hospital, Dar
05.2017 - 12.2017
General Practitioner
V Serve Medical Centre, Dar
01.2017 - 01.2018
Intern
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
10.2015 - 11.2016
Researcher
KAP Study | Mwananyamala District Hospital
08.2014
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10.2010 - 08.2015