Employment.

I have been with Ospina Medical, a regenerative medicine and interventional orthopedic pain management practice based in Manhattan, for the past two and a half years. My current, full-time position comprises two distinct roles that each allow me to uniquely apply my biotechnology background to a clinical setting for the betterment of our patients. These roles are Medical Writing Program Manager and Regenerative Medicine and Anesthesia Technician.

Medical Writing Program Manager

  • Responsibilities

    • Coordinate the medical writing program and manage a team of 13 medical writers

    • Recruit, interview, onboard, and train new medical writers

    • Provide constructive feedback and guidance to junior writers as needed

  • Responsibilities

    • Curate and produce regular content for the practice’s medical blog by writing articles and editing submissions of junior-writers

    • Monitor content for originality, accuracy, and cohesiveness with other publications to uphold Ospina’s standards of integrity and quality

    • Manage the practice’s social media and in-office displays by producing educational yet aesthetic content

  • Responsibilities

    • Collaborate with marketing team to develop SEO strategies that align with business goals

    • Execute SEO strategies and improve online visibility, traffic, and engagement

    Strategies

    • Backlinking

    • Content Optimization

    • Content Scheduling

    • Keyword Density

    • Keyword Research

    • Local SEO

    • Meta Descriptions

    • Performance Metrics Analysis

    • I began my time at Ospina Medical as a medical writer and quickly rose to my current management position.

    • I spearheaded the growth of the medical writing team, expanding it from 4 to 12 medical writers.

    • I extensively restructured the medical writing program to prioritize efficiency, autonomy, and communication.

    • My restructuring efforts successfully increased the credibility of the medical writing program, and improved engagement metrics, website traffic, and return on effort (ROE) for medical writers.

Anesthesia Technician

  • Responsibilities

    • Obtain consent, prepare, and position patients for minimally-invasive procedures that may require sedation

    • Perform venipuncture for IV placement

    • Prepare and administer intravenous sedation medication, under the anesthesiologist’s supervision

    • Assist in procedures while operating live medical imaging equipment and procedural devices

    • Support providers in expanding the practice's range of therapies by conducting literature reviews and developing treatment plans for patients who require specialized medical care

  • Responsibilities

    • Conduct patient intakes for medical histories, preliminary pain evaluations, and completion of medical notes per insurance guidelines.

    • Maintain updated electronic medical records and collaborate with medical facilities for referrals, diagnostic imaging, test results, and medical reports

    • Schedule patient appointments and manage administrative tasks, including insurance verification, pre-authorization, and billing code entry

    • Instruct patients on post-procedural care and restrictions

    • Facilitate dispensation of non-controlled substances on behalf of providers

  • Responsibilities

    • Keep accurate records to help maintain office’s Quad-A certification

    • Sterilize and maintain medical equipment using Autoclave

    • Manage inventory and ensure adequate levels of medical supplies

  • Medical Instruction

    • Autoclave Operation and Maintenance

    • HIPAA Compliance

    • Live X-Ray (Fluoroscopic) Imaging

    • Phlebotomy and Venipuncture Techniques

    • Sterility and Radiation Safety Protocols

    Regenerative Medicine Laboratory Training

    • Proprietary Blood-Processing Techniques for Regenexx Procedures (PRP, Platelet Lysate, and Stem Cell injections)

  • The medical devices I have experience operating include…

    Medical Imaging Equipment

    • C-Arm Fluoroscope

    • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Machine

    Neuromodulation Devices

    • Radiofrequency Generator

    • Spinal Cord Stimulators (observation only)

    Vitals and Support Machines

    • Infusion Pump

    • Multiparameter Patient Monitor

    • Oxygen Concentrator

    • Pulse Oximeter

    • Sphygmomanometer

  • The procedures I have assisted in include…

    Regenerative Medicine Procedures

    • Platelet lysate injections

    • Platelet-rich plasma injections (for hair)

    • Platelet-rich plasma injections (for MSK system)

    • Stem cell injections

    Interventional Orthopedic Pain Management Procedures

    • Botox injections

    • Joint steroid injections

    • Kyphoplasties

    • Medial branch blocks

    • Nerve blocks

    • Epidural steroid injections (Interlaminar)

    • Epidural steroid injections (Transforaminal)

    • Radiofrequency ablations

    • Spinal cord stimulator trials

    • Trigger point injections

    • Viscosupplementation injections

Medical Articles

I have written and edited a combined 70+ medical articles in my time at Ospina Medical, covering an array of topics in orthopedic regenerative medicine, pain management, alternative therapies, and lifestyle improvement.

Additional Employment Experiences

In addition to my time at Ospina Medical, I have gained valuable research experience as a two-time summer intern in the Applied Microbioengineering Laboratory at NYU. Furthermore, I honed my laboratory upkeep and solution preparation skills during a year-long work-study as a Laboratory Support Aide for the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department at NYU.

These experiences, among others, are showcased in the Research section of this website.