ALLYSON SOMERBY
Sandy,Utah
Summary
To utilize my knowledge and serve as an important role in the team and company. Highly motivated and capable individual. Proven ability to set goals and the drive to achieve them. Always available and willing to provide help, organization, and innovative ideas wherever improvement is needed. Consistently prompt and willing to devote time and effort towards special projects. Goal oriented with an upbeat and positive attitude in a variety of situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Granger Dermatology
West Jordan
10.2025 - Current
- Educated patients on dermatological procedures and post-treatment care to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Medical Assistant
Intermountain Healthcare- Dermatology
Sandy, UT
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements.
- Helped prepare medical instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients about their conditions and treatments.
- Anticipated needs of surgeon and other team members with regard to requirements of each surgical procedure.
- Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms.
- Assisted in surgical procedures involving patients under local anesthesia.
- Provided patient care in a safe manner while maintaining professional standards of excellence in all aspects of patient care.
- Changed dressings on wounds.
- Authorized drug refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies.
- Administered local anesthesia for procedures and removed sutures after surgical procedures.
Medical Assistant
Swinyer-Woseth Dermatology
Holladay, UT
02.2018 - 04.2023
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient scheduling, ensuring timely appointments and efficient workflow.
- Documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided patient education on treatment plans and medication adherence.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinics commitment to quality care.
- Administered medications and injections under physician supervision, adhering to safety protocols.
Surgical Dental Assistant
Identity Oral Surgery
Cottonwood Heights, UT
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and set up instrument trays to assist surgeon.
- Recorded dental history and vital signs of patients.
- Assisted in many surgical procedures under local and general anesthesia such as extractions, bone grafts, sinus lifts, biopsies, and implants.
- Managed inventory of office supplies and ordering when needed.
- Verifying patients insurance.
- Counseled patients for pre-operative and post-operative as well as monitoring patients in recovery and discharge.
- Comfortable with patient monitoring, including vital signs and airway management.
- Experienced with parenteral sedation medications.
- Consult new patients for treatment.
Education
SALT LAKE ACADEMY OF DENTAL ASSISTING
Salt Lake City, Utah2015
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Salt Lake City, Utah2011
ALTA HIGH SCHOOL
Sandy, Utah2010
Skills
- Mohs surgery experience
- CPR/BLS 2025
- Strong problem-solving skills allow me to think outside the box
- Phlebotomy Certified
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- HIPAA Guidelines
- EMR/EHR Experience
- Patient scheduling
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Granger Dermatology
10.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Intermountain Healthcare- Dermatology
09.2023 - 07.2025
Medical Assistant
Swinyer-Woseth Dermatology
02.2018 - 04.2023
Surgical Dental Assistant
Identity Oral Surgery
03.2016 - 02.2018
SALT LAKE ACADEMY OF DENTAL ASSISTING
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ALTA HIGH SCHOOL