Elise Anderson
Rathdrum,ID
Summary
Hardworking social work student with 14 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), helping elderly patients and supporting at-risk youth. Skilled at building trust, solving problems, and communicating with care and understanding. Dedicated to using my experience and education to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMA
Northwest Specialty Hospital
Post Falls, ID
10.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on topics related to their health care needs such as disease prevention, diet management, medication use and post-treatment instructions.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure objectives were met during clinical rotations.
- Monitored progress of preceptees in meeting goals set forth by the program curriculum.
- Identified opportunities for improvement and provided constructive criticism when needed.
- Provided mentorship to promote critical thinking skills among learners.
Medical Assistant CTE Teacher | CMA
Elevate Academy North
Post Falls, ID
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Taught Healthy habits and Medical assisting to at risk youth students to reach their maximum potential.
- Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
- Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
- Encouraged students to think independently and develop Professional and Respectful habits.
- Taught At risk youth Grades 6-12 Medical assisting and allow them to graduate with a H.S diploma and a certificate in Medical Assisting.
- Developed a CTE Medical Assisting Curriculum for the first year of school.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
Certified Medical Assistant
Kootenai Lung & Asthma
Coeur D'Alene, ID
08.2015 - 04.2021
- Worked very closely with all providers at the clinic as the lead to improve certain goals in the back office and then brought it to the other Medical Assistants attention for a plan of action.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Lewis Clark State College
Lewiston, ID05-2026
Associate of Science - Social Work
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, ID05.2024
Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Apollo College
Spokane Valley, WA04.2006
Skills
- Emotional support
- Community Research
- Special needs
- Emotional support abilities
- Positive reinforcement
- EMR systems
- Patient Care
- CPR, First Aid, and AED
- Mental health support
- Research expertise
- Mentoring and coaching
- Advocacy
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Additional Information
- Huge Passion for working with At-Risk Teens and youth
- Eventual path to MSW then LCSW
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CMA
Northwest Specialty Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant CTE Teacher | CMA
Elevate Academy North
12.2022 - 08.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Kootenai Lung & Asthma
08.2015 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Lewis Clark State College
Associate of Science - Social Work
North Idaho College
Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Apollo College