Surgery Coordinator /CMA
Jennifer Gleich
Community Health Network
Fortville,IN
28
years of professional experience
Experienced Surgery Coordinator and CMA with expertise in surgery scheduling, Epic charting, insurance verification, and preoperative coordination. Known for coordinating multiple surgeons, resolving scheduling conflicts, confirming surgical readiness, and supporting smooth patient flow.
Work History
Surgery Coordinator /CMA
21 Years 5 Months- Coordinated surgery schedules across Community Health Network surgical services
- Communicated surgery instructions to patients, families, and care teams
- Scheduled preoperative appointments and testing with clinic departments
- Verified patient records, referrals, and preoperative documentation
- Confirmed consent forms and surgical readiness before procedures
- Resolved scheduling conflicts between surgeons, patients, and operating rooms
- Facilitated communication between surgeons and other healthcare professionals involved in a patient's care plan.
CMA
6 Years 3 Months- Administered injections and medications per provider direction
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up care
- Collected specimens and processed lab orders
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
Education
Associate of Applied Science
- Additional Coursework in Anatomy and Physiology
- Microbiology
- all nursing prerequisites
Medical Assisting Certificate - Medical Assisting Front And Back Office
High School Diploma
Skills
Surgery scheduling
Preoperative coordination
Post operative care
Insurance verification
Insurance pre-certification
Epic charting
Medical coding
Patient coordination
Care coordination
Appointment scheduling
Facility coordinating
Verbal communication
Timeline
Surgery Coordinator /CMA
Community Health Network
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CMA
Clearvista Women's Care
11.1998 - 02.2005Read More
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Applied Science
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PCI
Medical Assisting Certificate from Medical Assisting Front And Back Office
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Mt. Vernon High School
High School Diploma
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