Arya Kumar

Experience

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  SHAMROCK FAMILY EYE CARE INC

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Optometric Technician/Business Department Intern

  - Performed preliminary ocular examinations of refractive measurements, IOPs, visual fields, and retinal photography for patients- Charted and updated patient medical records to assist doctors in keeping consistent patient data for seamless future visits- Handled administrative duties for the business department such as scheduling appointments and managing inventory

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  The Ohio State University College of Public Health

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2024

  Undergraduate Research Assistant - C3-REACH

  - Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team using mixed methods research across Sociology, Medicine, Health Promotion, and Public Policy.- Participated in the Hardest Hit Communities Project to address the health, economic, and social impacts of COVID-19 in Ohio's hardest-hit communities by using up-to-date data, building relationships with community partners, conducting interviews, and developing protection and recovery strategies.- Contributed to the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Project to reduce vaccine hesitancy and access barriers in vulnerable communities through research and intervention, investigating challenges, generating practical interventions and policy recommendations, and collaborating with community leaders and organizations. Show less

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  Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute

  Jul 2023 - May 2024

  Student Administrative Assistant - Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO)

  - Managed social media content by posting weekly on Twitter to meet social engagement metrics. This facilitated the growth of an online presence for Pelotonia in the research domain.- Coordinated logistics for fundraisers/social events for PIIO members by determining/reserving locations, scheduling meetings, and composing flyers and emails. These efforts aided in the efficient planning and hosting of social events.- Utilized REDCap software in labs to input research data and create an inventory dashboard. The dashboard aids in organized retrieval and visualization of research data.- Executed administrative tasks for the department using various applications such as Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Show less

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  The Ohio State University College of Public Health

  May 2024 - Dec 2024

  Research Assistant - Medicaid Provider Access Project

  - Work with a team of students and preceptors from OSU and TAMU.- Study the importance and problems of provider networks, including inaccurate directories, network adequacy, and consumer inequities.- Assess the experiences of Medicaid consumers, looking at differences based on rules, rural areas, and consumer backgrounds.- Use a large-scale Secret Shopper Survey in 6 states to understand what patients go through to get medical appointments.- Aim to inform state and national policy on network regulations and consumer protections, helping with bipartisan policy discussions on insurance coverage. Show less