CHELSEY NOWAK
Livingston,USA
Summary
Experienced Medical and Legal Assistant with a patient- and client-focused approach. Proficient in HIPAA compliance, legal documentation, prior authorizations, EMR/EHR systems, and court filing procedures. Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information, support physicians and attorneys, and streamline administrative workflows.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Law Office of Kelly R. Williams
Livingston, Tennessee
02.2025 - Current
- Answer phones and assist clients with inquiries, providing professional and courteous service.
- Maintain confidential client files and manage sensitive information with discretion and adherence to legal standards.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys in a fast-paced environment, including drafting correspondence, organizing documents, and scheduling appointments.
- Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and court correspondence.
- Monitor court dockets and ensure attorneys are updated on important deadlines and case developments.
- Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, and meetings with clients and witnesses.
- Proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy prior to filing or distribution.
- Manage client billing by processing invoices and tracking payments.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Neuhaus Foot and Ankle
Cookeville, Tennessee
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Obtained patient medical histories for inclusion in records.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments with specialists.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records.
- Performed patient intake and assisted in care procedures.
- Maintained medical equipment and instruments.
- Triaged patients and performed vital checks.
- Worked with professionals to ensure quality care.
- Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Family Foot Center
Cookeville, Tennessee
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Administered injections per physician orders.
- Collaborated with health professionals to provide care.
- Performed administrative duties like data entry and phones.
- Obtained patient medical histories.
- Prepared and maintained treatment rooms.
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING COORDINATOR
The Sauna Place
Cookeville, Tennessee
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Trained staff on shipping procedures.
- Managed and explained work orders.
- Determined freight loading sequences.
- Maintained shipment records.
- Coordinated shipments for inventory management.
- Scheduled shipments and transportation.
STORE MANAGER
Larry's Auto Parts
Garden City, Michigan
01.2006 - 09.2020
- Established policies and goals in coordination with staff.
- Set and implemented strategic company initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with safety and legal regulations.
- Created efficient inventory systems to reduce costs.
- Addressed employee issues and administered discipline.
CHIROPRATIC ASSISTANT
Loranger Family Chiropractic
Belleville, Michigan
04.2014 - 12.2019
- Verified insurance and collected copays.
- Handled general office duties and forms.
- Demonstrated exercises to patients.
- Greeted and logged in patients.
- Used x-ray and diagnostic equipment.
- Gathered patient histories and maintained digital records.
- Managed phones, appointments, and filing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garden City High
05-2007
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Prior Authorizations
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Terminology
- Data Entry
- EMR / EHR
- Legal Correspondence & Court Filing
- Confidential Records Management
- Calendar & Docket Management
Timeline
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Law Office of Kelly R. Williams
02.2025 - Current
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Neuhaus Foot and Ankle
07.2024 - 01.2025
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Family Foot Center
02.2023 - 08.2024
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING COORDINATOR
The Sauna Place
09.2020 - 10.2022
CHIROPRATIC ASSISTANT
Loranger Family Chiropractic
04.2014 - 12.2019
STORE MANAGER
Larry's Auto Parts
01.2006 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Garden City High