Detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistant experienced in orthopedic, pain management, dermatology, and pediatric settings. Achieved efficient patient care through expertise in patient intake, vital signs, venipuncture, and surgical scheduling, while coordinating surgical procedures and ensuring accurate preoperative documentation. Focused on enhancing clinic operations and patient flow by facilitating communication among patients, physicians, and healthcare facilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant / Surgical Coordinator
Midwest Sports Medicine
08.2025 - 02.2026
Coordinated and scheduled surgical procedures, enhancing communication among patients, physicians, hospitals, and surgical facilities.
Coordinated preoperative clearances and ensured all documentation was received before surgery.
Maintained accurate documentation, enhancing coordination of patient care from scheduling through surgery.
Maintained accurate documentation, streamlining coordination of patient care from scheduling through surgery.
Submitted and followed up on prior authorizations for in-office procedures and hospital-based surgeries.
Communicated with patients regarding scheduling, surgical requirements, paperwork, and preoperative instructions.
Managed daily clinic operations, optimizing patient flow and responding to provider needs.
Managed incoming patient voicemails and ensured messages were addressed and routed appropriately.
Monitored, organized, and processed incoming and outgoing faxes, ensuring time-sensitive medical documentation reached the appropriate recipients.
Medical Assistant / Central Scheduling / Medical Records
Barrington Orthopedic Specialists
01.2023 - 04.2025
Managed central registration and scheduling, ensuring accurate and timely processing of patient information to facilitate seamless care.
Verified insurance coverage and coordinated prior authorization processes to minimize delays in patient treatment.
Maintained accurate medical records and organized patient documentation to enhance retrieval efficiency and support clinical decision-making.
Created and maintained patient charts and documentation related to treatment plans and procedures.
Managed central registration and scheduling, ensuring accurate processing of patient information for seamless care.
Verified insurance coverage and coordinated prior authorizations, reducing delays in patient treatment.
Maintained accurate medical records and organized patient documentation to enhance retrieval efficiency and support clinical decisions.
Assisted physicians with injections and procedures, including viscosupplementation, epidurals, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and steroid injections.
Communicated professionally with patients, providers, insurance companies, and staff to support efficient patient care.
Lead Medical Assistant
Pain Therapy Associates
05.2022 - 12.2022
Facilitated epidural injections, spinal cord stimulator trials, and DRG trials to improve patient outcomes in pain management.
Led a team of medical assistants, coordinating clinical tasks and providing support to physicians during procedures.
Initiated and monitored intravenous (IV) lines for patient sedation procedures. for patients undergoing sedation.
Obtained and documented vital signs, chief complaints, medications, allergies, and other relevant patient information.
Assisted with C-arm procedures and maintained appropriate sterile technique.
Prepared procedure rooms and organized supplies to maintain safety and support effective patient care.
Medical Assistant
Premier Pain & Spine
09.2021 - 05.2022
Roomed patients, obtained vital signs, chief complaints, medication histories, and allergy information to ensure comprehensive patient assessments.
Started IVs and monitored patients before and during procedures to ensure safety during clinical interventions.
Started IVs and assisted with patient monitoring before and during procedures.
Collected urine specimens and performed clinical tasks to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Reviewed medications and allergies with patients, ensuring precise documentation for improved patient safety and continuity of care.
Medical Assistant
Premier Dermatology
01.2018 - 08.2021
Assisted physicians with dermatological surgeries, biopsies, and skin cancer removal procedures.
Maintained sterile fields and prepared procedure rooms and instruments for efficient surgical procedures.
Prepared patients for procedures and provided post-procedure care to enhance recovery.
Managed patient communication and inquiries to ensure timely access to care and support.
Coordinated prior authorizations and administrative tasks to facilitate seamless patient care.
Maintained accurate clinical documentation and supported efficient office operations.
Medical Assistant
Adil Pediatrics
09.2017 - 07.2018
Supported routine pediatric patient care and streamlined clinical operations to enhance overall patient flow.
Administered vaccines to pediatric patients following established procedures.
Delivered compassionate communication to children and families, enhancing patient experience.
Responded to messages from patients and parents, addressing inquiries and scheduling appointments promptly.
Managed patient and parent communications, responding to messages and scheduling appointments to optimize visit coordination.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Everest College
Lemont, IL
Skills
Surgical scheduling
Prior authorization
Patient triage
Patient assessment
Medical records
Electronic charting
Patient communication
Accomplishments
Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
CPR Certified
HIPAA Trained
OSHA Trained
Languages
English
Timeline
Medical Assistant / Surgical Coordinator
Midwest Sports Medicine
08.2025 - 02.2026
Medical Assistant / Central Scheduling / Medical Records