Adam Koss
Gilbert,AZ
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Desert Spine and Sports Physicians
Mesa, Arizona
01.2026 - Current
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups effectively.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Medical Intern
CORE Institute
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Volunteered in the operating room and clinical setting, experiencing orthopedic surgical procedures across several specialties including joint replacement, sports medicine, scoping procedures, orthopedic oncology, and more.
- Collaborated and adhered to strict guidelines with medical teams in high-pressure operating room environments, enhancing understanding of surgical techniques, sterile field maintenance, and patient safety standards, including scrubbing in for several surgeries.
- Developed strong clinical knowledge by observing multidisciplinary teams, deciphering patient cases, and understanding the discussion behind treatment plans for each patient.
Student Athletic Trainer
Arizona State Football
Tempe, AZ
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered on-field and locker-room care for NCAA D1 football team student-athletes, alongside a highly collaborative team of other students and professionals.
- Worked directly with sports medicine professionals to provide care plans for athletic injuries and strains to ensure efficient recovery.
- Built strong relations and networks with sports medicine industry leaders through hands-on collaboration.
Clinical Intern
Desert Breeze Internal Medicine
Scottsdale, AZ
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Served as liaison for patients and healthcare professionals, specializing in patient information intake and assisting medical staff.
- Provided first-step customer service to 20 patients a day on average. ~100 Hours Total
- Managed medical office equipment and paperwork for the entire office, contributing greatly to the critical organization within the office.
- Honed expertise in advanced medical techniques used in professional practice by the medical community.
Sales Associate
Travis Mathew
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Serve as a critical sales role on a team that garners over $40,000 sales weekly.
- Manages inventory management processes including unboxing, packing, shipping, and handling client orders daily. Provides reporting on shipping and client deliverables.
- Maximizes client experience with one-on-one service. Currently ranks highly within the team in customer service and retention.
Sales & Customer Service Associate
TPC Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Assist PGA TOUR players to ensure ease of play proceedings and create top-notch experiences with all course-related activities.
- Manage member, guest, and sales relationships, creating rapport with high-priority clients to ensure bespoke experiences catering to their needs.
- Provide daily support for inventory management, sales, and customer service teams.
- Support for Major PGA events such as the WM Phoenix Open, which was attended by over 750,000 people in 2024.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Studies
Barrett The Honors College At Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2027
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical record management
- Clinical procedures assistance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Customer service
Research
- Over 200 hours of clinical and data analytic research, including 1 (one) manuscript awaiting publication and 1 (one) manuscript in progress. In a combined effort with some of the top medical schools in the country, I have explored the clinical relevance of prevalent injuries. Most specifically, the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and its anatomy, epidemiology, and physiology to create well researched literature on the outcomes of different techniques. I have explored both surgical and non-surgical strategies in providing the best patient outcomes possible, and worked with leaders in the field to produce data analysis of these topics.
- Honors Genetics: Group Lead, Throughout this course, I led a five-member team to research the cell line that codes for Alzheimer's Disease. This experience fostered growth in my technical lab skills and leadership ability. I was elected as team leader and tasked with organizing all team members, delegating tasks, and representing my group's research.
Volunteer Community Involvement
- Philanthropy Chair, Programming Chair, Community Engagement Chair, Academic Chair, Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity.
- Lifetime fundraiser of over $80,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Save a Child's Heart Foundation, and St. Baldrick's Foundation.
- Founder and Philanthropy Chair of Save a Child's Heart Annual Charity Golf Classic.
- Founder and Senior Philanthropy Officer for St. Baldrick's Annual Greek Life Head Shaving at ASU.
Contacts
- Jyosh Jackson, Head Store Manager, Travis Mathew, jjackson@travismathew.com
- Alicia Montalvo, Research Professor, Arizona State University, alicia.montalvo@asu.edu
- Dr. Brian Marks, Physician and CEO, Desert Breeze Internal Medicine, 480-949-7080
- Dr. Susan Holechek, Instructor, Honors Genetics and LIA 194, susan.holechek@asu.edu
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Desert Spine and Sports Physicians
01.2026 - Current
Medical Intern
CORE Institute
06.2025 - 08.2025
Sales Associate
Travis Mathew
06.2024 - 08.2025
Sales & Customer Service Associate
TPC Scottsdale
10.2023 - 02.2025
Student Athletic Trainer
Arizona State Football
09.2023 - 02.2024
Clinical Intern
Desert Breeze Internal Medicine
09.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biological Studies
Barrett The Honors College At Arizona State University