Medical assistant with hands-on experience supporting outpatient surgical and specialty clinic teams through rooming, vitals intake, and charting. Maintains accurate EHR documentation, coordinates follow-up scheduling, and supports timely patient care. Reliable contributor to efficient office operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
MU Healthcare (Surgical and Vein Clinic)
Jefferson City, Missouri
10.2025 - Current
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Measured and recorded patient vital signs during appointments. and updated MU Healthcare medical records.
Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
Supported Surgical and Vein Clinic providers with patient intake and rooming.
Documented histories, medications, and allergies in clinic charts.
Prepared procedure rooms and surgical supplies for clinic visits.
Assisted with vein clinic procedures and sterile instrument setup.
Managed scheduling of follow-up appointments to enhance patient care. of follow-up appointments to optimize MU Healthcare patient flow.
Educated patients on pre-visit instructions and post-procedure care.
Facilitated communication between patients and physicians by relaying messages regarding concerns, condition updates, and refill requests.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department.
Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes.
Managed inventory of medical supplies to ensure availability and support efficient clinic operations.
Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
Certified Medical Assistant
MU Healthcare (Comprehensive Pain)
Jefferson City, Missouri
02.2025 - 10.2025
Collected vital signs and updated MU Health Care medical records.
Helped coordinate patient scheduling for spine center injections to support smooth appointment flow.
Managed patient questions in comprehensive pain management and injection message pools for timely responses.
Answered patient phone calls to support clear communication and patient assistance.
Triaged patients when needed and supported surgical and vein clinic providers with intake and rooming.
Supported surgical and vein clinic providers with patient intake and rooming.
Medical Assistant
Froedtert South Orthopedic Clinic
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
08.2024 - 02.2025
Assisted with patient rooming and vital sign collection to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Prepared injections for provider administration.
Operated X-ray and EKG equipment to complete diagnostic testing.
Entered X-ray orders to support timely imaging for diagnostic needs.
Removed casts and splints.
Fitted patients for DME, including knee braces, boots, and wrist splints.
Instructed patients on proper crutch and cane use.
Recorded patient medical history in Epic EHR system to maintain complete and current patient records.
Account Care Manager
Medline Industries
Mundelein, Illinois
08.2018 - 03.2024
Facilitated monthly patient DME order entry, ensuring timely processing of requests.
Resolved account questions with clinicians, patients, and caregivers regarding DME order placement.
Coordinated with providers' offices via email and phone to obtain necessary documents for patient DME orders.
Updated patient orders through insurance changes and verified required details with provider offices by email and phone.
Explained DME products to patients and reviewed monthly insurance allowances.
Processed replacement DME orders when patients did not receive initial items.
Escalated order complaints and stock concerns to the team, supporting resolution of issues.
Medical Assistant
Prairie Shore Pain Center
Lincolnshire, Illinois
10.2016 - 08.2018
Assisted provider with ultrasound guided injections to ensure patient comfort and procedural accuracy
Supported provider during epidurals and radio frequency ablation procedures to enhance patient care
Authorized medications for the pharmacy based on provider approval.
Rooming of patients and collection of vital signs
Collection of urinalyses from patients
Counted patient medications to verify accuracy against refill dates. to reconcile with refill date
Fitting for DME such as knee and back braces
Transcribed patient visits and office procedures to maintain comprehensive and accurate medical records
Triage patient phone calls to assess urgency and direct to appropriate staff.
Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care
Gurnee , IL
07.2009 - 11.2015
Roomed patients and recorded vital signs to support accurate assessments.
Scheduled patient office visits, office procedures, and hospital procedures.
Collected blood and specimens per provider orders for phlebotomy.
Completed electrocardiograms.
Assisted provider with cardiac stress test.
Processed billing for patient accounts to ensure timely transactions.
Collected copayments and past-due payments.
Obtained prior authorization from insurance for procedures and office visits.
Communicated with patients, pharmacies, and hospitals by phone.
Education
Business Management
Columbia College of Missouri
Gurnee, IL
10-2026
Medical Assisting
Everest College
Skokie, IL
07-2009
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Phlebotomy expertise
Specimen collection techniques
Electrocardiogram administration
Electronic medical records management
Patient documentation services
Durable medical equipment knowledge
Exam room preparation
Appointment scheduling
Problem solving
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Customer service excellence
Leadership skills
CPR certification
Blood glucose testing proficiency
Personal Information
Title: CERTIFIED Medical Assistant
Certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant National Healthcareer Association – 2025
Basic Life Support American Heart Association – 9/2024
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