Chelsea Lewis
West Jordan,UT
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience as a Teacher's Assistant at Jordan School District and a Medical Assistant at Southwest Children's Clinic. Excelled in providing instructional and clerical support, mastering computer skills, and fostering multicultural awareness. Proven track record in enhancing student safety and supporting diverse educational needs with a calm demeanor. Motivated Teacher's Assistant with practical experience in diverse classroom environments. Strengths include effective communication, ability to adapt to different learning styles and fostering positive relationships with students, parents and faculty. With proven skills in lesson planning and curriculum development, have consistently enhanced student understanding and engagement in previous roles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teachers Assistant
Jordan School District
West Jordan, UT
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.
- Coached students on speech patterns using augmentative/alternative communication methods.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and other meetings related to special education services as needed.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
- Organized materials within classrooms according to established procedures.
Teacher's Assistant
Jordan School district
West Jordan, Utah
10.2013 - 06.2023
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Utilized instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximize receptive learning in students.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.
- Explained class procedures, lab policies and important dates.
- Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Facilitated small group learning activities to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Led discussion sections, tutorials and laboratory sections under teacher direction.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and support as needed.
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Prepared and set up equipment and materials for laboratory sessions.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
Medical Receptionist
Rodgers foot and ankle
American Fork, UT
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Answered phones promptly and directed calls appropriately.
- Routed laboratory or diagnostic results to appropriate staff.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Interviewed patients to complete case histories and intake forms.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Compiled and coded patient information or data in appropriate computer system.
- Straightened up waiting room to maintain neat and organized space.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
- Performed data entry tasks related to billing and collections procedures.
- Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical information and insurance details.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
- Scheduled patient appointments, verifying accuracy of appointment times with providers.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
- Arranged hospital admissions for patients as required.
- Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
- Scheduled appointments, optimizing patient satisfaction, provider time and treatment room utilization.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Provided support to clinical staff during patient visits, including rooming patients, collecting vital signs and documenting chief complaints.
- Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Greeted patients, determined purpose of visit and directed to appropriate staff.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
- Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
- Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
- Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
- Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.
- Completed relevant insurance and other claim forms.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
Medical Assistant
Southwest Children's Clinic
West Jordan, UT
09.2007 - 01.2010
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- 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.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Copper Hills High School
West Jordan, UT06-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Utah Career College
West Jordan, UTSkills
- Student safety
- Classroom support
- Grading homework and tests
- Information protection
- Reading and writing support
- Elementary education
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Verbal and written communication
- Study skills development
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Small group instruction
- Computer skills
- Stress management
- Effective communication
- Multicultural awareness
- Instructional support
- Special education
- Special education support
- Clerical support
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
Jordan School District
07.2023 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Rodgers foot and ankle
01.2023 - 04.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Jordan School district
10.2013 - 06.2023
Medical Assistant
Southwest Children's Clinic
09.2007 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Copper Hills High School
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Utah Career College
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