Ailyn Alicea

Experience

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  Pearlique Dental

  Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

  Dental Assistant- Receptionist

  Sterilized instruments and prepared procedure room for treatment. Disinfected treatment room after use and prepared for next patient. Performed oral x-rays with a nomad device. Scheduled appointments using Open Dental software. Communicated with various insurances and verified patient eligibility and benefits. Assisted dentist with four-handed dentistry during procedures.

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  UC San Diego

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Scholar Creating Scientists To Address Cancer Disparities Program

  Summer research program in which students receive training on cancer disparities and are placed under a lab mentorship to aid students in creating an abstract for submission and poster presentation for the 2021 International Cancer Education Conference and UCSD Summer Science Conference.

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  UC San Diego Health - Moores Cancer Center

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

  Writers’ Training for Community Dissemination of Health Information•Coauthored an article discussing the risks of before and after treatment of a cancer diagnosis to promote community health •Assisted other members with their assigned writing sections and facilitated the direction of the sectionWriters’ Training for Community Dissemination of Health Information •Coauthored an article discussing the risks of before and after treatment of a cancer diagnosis to promote community health •Assisted other members with their assigned writing sections and facilitated the direction of the section Show less

  • Health Journalism Internship (Desire Health Magazine)

    Feb 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Research Assistant

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2023
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  UC San Diego

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2023

  Conducted qualitative interviews on migrants residing at migrant shelters and assessed health needs for clinic launch. Analyzed qualitative and quantitive data to gather results for research project regarding children's health and family dynamics for children residing at the shelter. Lead health workshops for students to improve overall health and promote healthy habits. Designed and posted social media posts to encourage health and educate students on various public health topics. Connected with other student organizations to present at university events and teach students about alcohol and other drugs. Partnered with organizations to run and direct STEM-focused community events to lead high school students to enter STEM fields and presented on the process of transferring to UCSD. Facilitated workshops for high school students to learn about medical and public health fields. Volunteered in clinic trips and assisted with patient coordination for a dental clinic. Translated from Spanish to English for health providers and patients. Disinfected and prepared dental treatment room. Took patients' vitals and medical history. Assisted in the distribution of medical and food drives.

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Student Health Advocate

    Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Intersectional Health Project Vice President

    Nov 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Flying Samaritans Volunteer

    Oct 2021 - Aug 2023
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  UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science

  Dec 2023 - now

  Clinical Data Assistant

  • Made rounds with clinical providers, ensuring seamless coordination and communication within a dynamic healthcare environment.• Assisted in the effective management of patients, including data collection and medical scribing.• Managed medication inventory, contributing to the smooth functioning of healthcare operations.• Provided daily continuity and facilitated communication among over 25 licensed providers and healthcare students.• Translated during medical rounds and screening • Managed data entry for patient data collection Show less