Fariba Asghari
About Fariba Asghari
Fariba Asghari is the Laboratory Director of Business Development at Scripps Health, with a background in microbiology, virology, and molecular diagnostics.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Fariba Asghari currently serves as the Laboratory Director, Business Development at Scripps Health. In this role, she oversees a range of responsibilities including referral testing management and the integration of provider practices. Her duties extend to both ambulatory and hospital lab services, ensuring efficiency and coordination across different operational areas.
Previous Experience at Rady Children's Hospital
From 2001 to 2006, Fariba Asghari worked at Rady Children's Hospital as Manager, Microbiology/Virology and Molecular Diagnostic. During her five-year tenure, she specialized in managing microbiology, virology, and molecular diagnostic operations. Her work contributed to the hospital's capabilities in handling complex diagnostic tasks.
Earlier Career Positions
Fariba Asghari's career includes significant roles at VIA FORTIS INC, SAN JOSE MEDICAL CENTER, and LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER. She served as a Manager at VIA FORTIS INC from 1998 to 2000 and as Clinical Laboratory Scientist at SAN JOSE MEDICAL CENTER from 1996 to 1998. Prior to that, she was a Medical Technologist at LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER for eight years, from 1988 to 1996.
Educational Background
Fariba Asghari holds an MPH in Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 1985 to 1986. She also completed executive leadership studies at UC San Diego. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Michigan State University. Her comprehensive education has equipped her with expertise in both public health and medical technology.
Expertise in EMR Implementation
Throughout her career, Fariba Asghari has been responsible for the selection and implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for both ambulatory and hospital lab services. Her work in this area has focused on enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of medical record-keeping and data management within healthcare facilities.