Gina Morris
Chicago,IL
Summary
Developed strong communication and organizational skills in clinical setting, ensuring efficient patient care and administrative support. Ability to adapt quickly and learn new procedures and protocols. Seeking to transition to new field where these skills can contribute to team success and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant Trainer
University Dermatology & Vein Clinic
03.2025 - Current
- Train new medical assistants on daily dermatology clinic operations, including charting in EMA and presenting patient information to providers.
- Show how to prepare for procedures such as shave biopsies, punch biopsies, injections, excisions, and Mohs surgery.
- Provide ongoing feedback to support skill development and ensure clinical readiness.
Hiring Manager
University Dermatology & Vein Clinic
12.2024 - Current
- Manage our dermatology practice’s Indeed profile, including posting, pausing, and closing job listings
- Review applications to identify candidates who are a good fit for our core values of compassion and excellence
- Reach out to qualified applicants through Indeed messages and schedule in-person interviews
- Introduce candidates to the role, provide information about our dermatology practice and ask screening questions to learn more about each applicant’s experience and values
Medical Assistant
University Dermatology & Vein Clinic
08.2023 - Current
- Room patients and collect vitals (height, weight, blood pressure, and heart rate).
- Present the patient's history and current concerns to the provider.
- Prepare and assist in clean procedures and sterile procedures such as shave biopsy, punch biopsy, punch excision, MOHS surgery, excision and injections.
- Handle and store shipments containing medical supplies and biologic injections
- Wash and sterilize medical instruments
- Complete paperwork for surgery, prior authorizations, biologic enrollment forms, and prescription refills.
- Accurately document visit information in the EMR system and assign notes to the provider.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Illinois Masonic Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted phlebotomy procedures with precision and adherence to best practices.
- Ensured a safe and compliant laboratory environment.
- Managed the ordering, collection, reception, labeling, and processing of specimens from both inpatient and outpatient areas.
- Provided exceptional customer service by effectively communicating with patients, family members, and hospital staff in person and over the phone.
Front and Back of House Employee
Nandos Peri Peri
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Follow food safety procedures within all areas of the restaurant.
- Deliver excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Answer customer telephone calls and reach out if there is an issue with their order and use technology to print and manage orders.
Front of House Employee
Cumberland Bakery
05.2016 - 01.2022
- Perform daily cleaning procedures to ensure that different surfaces that the food and customers touch are clean.
- Provide excellent customer service by answering phone calls to answer customer questions and taking phone orders.
- Prepared orders to ensure fast and smooth service for customers.
- Handle payments in person,by phone, and for curbside orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2023
Associates degree - science
William-Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05.2021
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct patient care
- Medical procedures
- Patient Education
- Relationship building
- Goal oriented
- Problem-solving
Research
University Dermatology & Vein Clinic - Clinical Coordinator
Chicago, IL
Oct 2023 - Present
- Collect patient vitals; height, weight, blood pressure, and temperature.
- Gather patient data regarding how they are responding to treatment
- Perform venipuncture to collect blood specimens and process specimens to prepare for shipment.
- Collect urine specimens to perform hCG, qualitative, urine test.
- Perform subcutaneous injections of investigation of product (IP).
- Implement changes in clinical protocol updates.
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) - Syneos Health, June 2024
- Basic Life Support (BSL) for Healthcare Providers Certification - American Heart Association, July 2023
- Harper College Phlebotomy Certification, May 2021
Timeline
Medical Assistant Trainer
University Dermatology & Vein Clinic
03.2025 - Current
Hiring Manager
University Dermatology & Vein Clinic
12.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
University Dermatology & Vein Clinic
08.2023 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Illinois Masonic Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2023
Front and Back of House Employee
Nandos Peri Peri
03.2022 - 10.2022
Front of House Employee
Cumberland Bakery
05.2016 - 01.2022
Associates degree - science
William-Rainey Harper College
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
DePaul University