ELLEN HILL
3333 Liberty Rd | Dallas, OR 97338
503-510-4221 | ellenrhill55@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-hill-mph/
ePortfolio: https://ellenrhill.weebly.com
EDUCATION
University of Michigan School of Public Health Ann Arbor, MI
Master of Public Health in Nutritional Sciences Graduated May 2019
● Registered Dietitian Eligible 4.0 GPA
University of Portland Portland, OR
Bachelor of Science in Biology, German Minor Graduated May 2014
● Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, Cum Laude
CLINICAL HEALTH EXPERIENCE
North Country Family Health Center Watertown, NY
WIC Qualified Nutritionist May 2019- December 2020
● Provided nutrition education and counseling through participant-centered and motivational interviewing
techniques to help families meet nutrition and health goals by helping them set SMART goals
● Promoted and educate families on breastfeeding and infant feeding practices
● Assessed infant and child growth charts, prenatal weight gain, and iron levels by performing accurate
anthropometry measurements to provide appropriate nutrition-related education
● Served as interim Public Health Detailer, providing outreach efforts to community health care providers
to develop strategies for linking clinical practices to the WIC mission and our families
● Created PowerPoint introducing NYS WIC and our local WIC agency to be shared with all new staff at
the health center and was also shared with thirteen counties across NY state as a model
● Participate in ongoing professional development, including obtaining over 170 CECs
Military Support Programs & Networks (M-SPAN), University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Student Research Assistant September - December 2018
Child Team Volunteer October - December 2018
Volunteer Student Research Assistant May-September 2018
● Assisted in the qualitative data collection and codebook creation, process and analyze data
● Performed literature reviews and prepared reports, publications and presentations
● Transcribed, coded, and themed qualitative interviews of participants of HomeFront Strong, a resiliency
training program for military and veteran spouses and partners
Michigan Medicine Ann Arbor, MI
Student Research Assistant May-September 2018
● Developed online training modules for oncology professionals nationwide on the role of integrative
therapies in cancer treatment as part of the Integrative Oncology Scholars Program
● Conducted systematic literature reviews on topics related to integrative oncology, including: mind-body
therapies, meditation and expressive therapies
University of Washington Neighborhood Clinics Seattle and Olympia, WA
Between Visit Care June 2016-July 2017
● Served as the clinic liaison between patients and providers, tending to and answering clinical and
medication questions, improving access to care
● Submitted prior authorizations for medications through insurance companies, corresponded with
pharmacies and other facilities regarding patient care
● Participated in small process improvement groups to better prior authorization and between visit care
workflow to standardize process for patient care
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ELLEN HILL
3333 Liberty Rd | Dallas, OR 97338
503-510-4221 | ellenrhill55@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-hill-mph/
ePortfolio: https://ellenrhill.weebly.com
Patient Service Representative May 2015-June 2016
● Performed clerical duties: obtain patient demographic, financial, and clinical information, schedule
appointments, collaborate with others to prioritize patient satisfaction and exceptional care delivery
Willamette Urology, P.C. Salem, OR
Medical Scribe May 2014-May 2015
● Obtained subjective information from patient and created a history of present illness and gathered
objective information to learn how to create a chart note and save time for the physician
● Collaborated with physician to document assessment and plan to complete patient’s chart note
Medical Assistant June 2014-May 2015
● Obtained patient’s height, weight and vitals, review of systems and input information into patient’s chart
● Prepared instruments and patients for procedures, and assisted physician in procedures
● Managed lab by performing urinalysis, preparing culture plates and running additional tests when asked
Medical Records Receptionist June 2011-June 2014
● Performed clerical duties: managed incoming/outgoing medical records and forms, scheduled patients
COMMUNITY HEALTH EXPERIENCE
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ann Arbor, MI
Breakfast Program Volunteer August 2018-April 2019
● Set up serving stations, serve food to guests, clear trays, wash and dry dishes and clean up the kitchen on
a weekly or twice a week basis
Ann Arbor Farmers Market Ann Arbor, MI
Marketing Student Volunteer September –December 2017
● Created recipe cards for customers, incorporating consistently undersold produce from farmers
● Served at community-wide events: Zero Waste Washtenaw in order to decrease waste and increase
recycling and composting
Social Media and Blog Contributor August 2016-July 2017
Hartsspace Mental Health and Nutrition Olympia, WA
● Wrote blog entries on website regarding intuitive eating, Health at Every Size and eating disorder
recovery to reach and engage clients on a social platform
Evening Hospitality August 2013-February 2014
Saint André Bessette Catholic Church Portland, OR
● Prepared and served meals to Portland community members experiencing homelessness
CERTIFICATIONS
● BLS CPR-AED Certification June 2019-June 2021
● ServSafe Manager Certification February 2019 - 2024
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