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Andrea Harris

Palatine,IL

Summary

Hands-on medical assistant and CNA with a strong background in clinical support, telemetry, and patient care. Supports care teams through blood glucose checks, ECG/EKG tasks, specimen collection, and accurate documentation in electronic health records. Known for staying organized, communicating clearly, and keeping pace in busy healthcare environments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Referral Coordinator

Prime Healthcare
Des Plaines, Illinois
12.2025 - Current
  • - Communicated with patients in compassionate, respectful manner while protecting private medical information.
  • - Explained policies, procedures, and services to patients in clear, simple language.
  • - Assisted with referral issues, including insurance denials and appointment scheduling conflicts.
  • - Followed HIPAA requirements when managing patient information.
  • Coordinated patient referrals across Prime Healthcare clinics and specialist offices.
  • Verified insurance coverage and authorization requirements for referral requests.

Medical Assistant

Ascension Center for Mental Health
10.2024 - 08.2025
  • Assisted behavioral health patients with intake, vitals, and rooming at mental health clinic.
  • Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up visits for Ascension Center for Mental Health.
  • Updated electronic health records with patient histories, medications, and provider notes.

Telemetry Tech

Ascension Alexian Brothers
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Monitored cardiac rhythms for Ascension Alexian Brothers telemetry patients.
  • Interpreted telemetry strips and reported abnormal changes to nursing staff.
  • Documented rhythm observations in patient charts and unit records.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, transfers, and discharge monitoring on cardiac units.

Float Pool Tech

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023

Geriatric Behavioral Health

Northwest Community Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2022

Field CNA

Family Home Health and Hospice
09.2019 - 02.2022

Field CNA

Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2014 - 11.2019

Education

Nursing Assistant Certificate -

Gary Job Corps
03-2008

High School Diploma -

Austin Career Education Center
06-2007

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Specimen collection
  • EHR proficiency
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient care
  • Clinical support
  • Time management
  • Referral coordination
  • Insurance verification
  • Prior authorization
  • Medical records

Certification

Adult CPR/AED with Pediatric CPR - 08/2025

Timeline

Referral Coordinator

Prime Healthcare
12.2025 - Current

Medical Assistant

Ascension Center for Mental Health
10.2024 - 08.2025

Telemetry Tech

Ascension Alexian Brothers
03.2023 - 08.2024

Float Pool Tech

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023

Geriatric Behavioral Health

Northwest Community Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2022

Field CNA

Family Home Health and Hospice
09.2019 - 02.2022

Field CNA

Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2014 - 11.2019

Nursing Assistant Certificate -

Gary Job Corps

High School Diploma -

Austin Career Education Center
Andrea Harris