Elyse Schwartz
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled dermatology assistant and aspiring PA with a strong background in patient care and clinical procedures. Adept at assisting providers in minor surgeries, medical documentation, and ensuring efficient clinical workflow. Key strengths include teamwork, adaptability, and establishing connection with patients. Reliable team collaborator and communicator, known for maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments with a results-driven approach to patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical and Surgical Medical Assistant/Scribe
Derick Dermatology
08.2024 - Current
- Obtains approximately 20 patient histories daily to communicate chief complaints to providers.
- Assists during biopsies, Mohs micrographic surgery, and skin cancer excisions with various providers.
- Sends medications, creates lab requisitions, and calls patients about pathology results.
- Manages appointment scheduling to optimize patient flow and minimize wait times.
- Prepares examination rooms to ensure compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
- Educates patients on treatment plans and post-treatment care instructions to enhance understanding.
- Trains new staff in clinical procedures and office protocols, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Sanitizes, restocks, and organizes exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assists dermatologists in ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction.
Mobility Technician
Advocate Condell Medical Center
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Ambulated inpatient individuals recovering from trauma injuries and elective joint replacements.
- Maintained patient safety with use of gait belts, crutches, and patient transport machines.
- Established strong patient connections during walks through hospital hallways.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline workflows and improve patient care delivery.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in daily operations within the facility and administrators.
- Monitored patient progress, reporting changes to therapists for adjustment of care plans.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and postural alignment techniques for optimal recovery.
Phlebotomist and Donor Technician
Grifols-Plasma Biological Services
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Obtained a variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using butterfly needles, straight needles, and lancets,
- Maintained an average yield of successful donations at 99.8%.
- Maintained accurate records of donor information and sample labeling procedures.
- Demonstrated courage for workflow based on statistics, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Successfully handled adverse events.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy techniques and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards during the donation process.
Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Health Sciences With A Pre-Professional Emphasis
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12-2022
High School Diploma -
Vernon Hills High School
Vernon Hills, IL06.2018
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Cheerful and energetic
- Approachable and understanding
- Easily established patient connection
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct patient care
- Active listener to both patient and provider
- Self-sufficient
Timeline
Clinical and Surgical Medical Assistant/Scribe
Derick Dermatology
08.2024 - Current
Mobility Technician
Advocate Condell Medical Center
12.2022 - 08.2024
Phlebotomist and Donor Technician
Grifols-Plasma Biological Services
04.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Vernon Hills High School
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Health Sciences With A Pre-Professional Emphasis
University of Missouri