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Saron Kidanekal Birhanu

@saronkidanekalbirhan

HIPAA-certified virtual medical assistant and physician with experience in patient records, telehealth coordination, and outreach.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a HIPAA-compliant virtual role where I can manage patient records, scheduling, and telehealth coordination, while supporting accurate medical coding and billing. I want to contribute to patient outreach through clear communication and health education.

I’m a HIPAA-certified Virtual Medical Assistant with training in medical coding, billing, and administrative support. I focus on patient record management, scheduling, and telehealth coordination while maintaining strong confidentiality and compliance.

Beyond clinical support, I’ve led digital marketing initiatives to strengthen healthcare outreach, manage CRM systems, and improve patient engagement through culturally adapted health education content. I also deliver part-time lectures in ENT and Dermatology, and I contribute through medical outreach and community health work to support underserved patients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Part-Time Lecturer

Current

Sante Medical College

May 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Taught foundational and clinical ENT and dermatology concepts to dental-medicine students and prepared lecture materials and practical sessions. Assessed student performance using written tests, oral exams, and clinical skill evaluations.

Medical Education Teaching Ent Dermatology Student Assessment

Current

Medical Content Creator (RHD)

Current

Healing Valves Ethiopia

May 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Created health education content for community dissemination/awareness campaigns on rheumatic heart disease. Wrote articles and social media posts and educated the public, especially youth, on RHD prevention.

Medical Writing Infographics Social Media Content Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) Education Public Health Education

Current

Science and Math Tutor

Current

Haleta Tutors

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Provided in-person and online science and math tutoring across all grade levels. Improved student academic performance through personalized instruction.

Science Tutoring Math Tutoring Online Instructions Tutoring personalized instruction

Current

Medical Outreach Volunteer

Current

Various NGOs and Governmental Organizations

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Participated in medical outreach programs serving underserved communities. Performed basic health screenings, distributed medications, and educated patients on preventive care and health prevention strategies.

Medical Outreach Health Screenings Patient Education Community Outreach

General Practitioner, Marketing & CS

Teklehaimnot General Hospital

Oct 2025 - Mar 2026 (5 months)

Provided primary healthcare to patients and handled customer inquiries, resolving issues and supporting marketing campaigns. Managed CRM systems, conducted research, and organized promotional events.

Patient Care Issue Resolution Marketing Campaigns CRM Management Research Customer Service

Medical Assistant Team Leader

The Children’s Heart Fund of Ethiopia (CHFE)

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)

Served as a medical assistant and volunteer team leader, organizing and motivating a team of 30 volunteers. Helped facilitate patient selection for free cardiac surgery through documentation and review of 5,000+ medical records and collaborated with medical teams for care delivery.

Volunteer coordination Patient Selection Support Medical Documentation Medical Record Review Care Coordination

Medical Internship - Menelik II

Menelik II Referral Hospital

Mar 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year)

Completed clinical rotations across internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology, participating in morning rounds and case presentations. Assisted in surgical procedures, supported post-operative monitoring and trauma management, and helped with ANC/PNC and labor/delivery.

Internal Medicine Wound Care Post Operative Monitoring Trauma Pediatrics Immunizations Obstetrics and Gynecology Ward Management

Community Healthcare Practitioner

Woreda 9 Health Center

Sep 2023 - Oct 2023 (1 month)

Administered basic medical care and conducted health screenings for underserved populations to identify common illnesses and risk factors. Educated patients on disease prevention, hygiene practices, maternal health, and chronic disease management.

Health Screenings Preventive Health Patient Education Hygiene Counseling Maternal Health Chronic Disease Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sante Medical College

Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

2017 - 2025

Grade: 3.06/4

Earned a Doctor of Medicine at Sante Medical College (Final grade: 3.06/4). Thesis examined awareness of colorectal cancer and its determinants among adult patients attending Yekatit12 Hospital.