Jennifer M. Costadura
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with 17+ years of clinical and administrative experience in outpatient, surgical, and specialty clinics. Strong skills in surgical scheduling and pre-op clearance, wound care and suture/staple removal, medication administration (IM/IV), EHR documentation, and patient communication.
Professional in healthcare with solid experience in clinical and administrative duties. Skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and electronic health records. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Reliable in fast-paced environments and adept at supporting medical staff and patients effectively.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VHVI MA
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Administered patient vitals and medical histories to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted in the preparation of examination rooms, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Managed electronic health records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality standards.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Medical Assistant
TOA
Murfreesboro, TN
06.2017 - 01.2024
- Coordinated surgical scheduling and entered surgery orders into hospital system; arranged pre-op clearances with PCPs.
- Performed wound care, applied braces/casts/splints, and removed sutures/staples; documented all care in the EHR.
- Administered and logged IM/IV injections and medications; maintained accurate medication records.
- Managed patient communications (calls, emails), called prescriptions to pharmacies, and completed surgical paperwork.
Medical Assistant
Mid State Gastroenterology
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2009 - 06.2017
- Scheduled appointments, handled front-desk operations, and assisted with opening/closing procedures.
- Performed phone triage and coordinated communications with hospital labs and radiology; processed prescription refill requests.
- Pulled charts, completed insurance/authorization forms, and supported providers during procedures.
OB/GYN Receptionist
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed appointment scheduling, patient communications, and office mail processes.
- Collected patient information, prepared charts, and assisted with insurance documentation.
Pediatric Medical Assistant / Intern
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic
Murfreesboro, TN
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Performed vitals, specimen collection, basic assessments, and prepared provider reports.
- Assisted with IV/IM medication administration under supervision and provided patient/parent education.
Magazine Clerk
Southwestern Great America, Inc.
LaVergne, TN
08.2005 - 01.2007
- Operated imprinting equipment and verified magazine orders for accuracy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Draughons Junior College
01-2005
Skills
- Surgical Scheduling
- Wound Care & Dressing Changes
- Suture/Staple Removal
- IM/IV Medication Administration
- Injection Logging
- Vital Signs & Specimen Collection
- EHR Documentation
- Phone Triage
- Insurance/Authorization Processing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Epic
- MS Word
- Excel
- HIPAA compliance
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
VHVI MA
08.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
TOA
06.2017 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant
Mid State Gastroenterology
08.2009 - 06.2017
OB/GYN Receptionist
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic
08.2007 - 01.2009
Pediatric Medical Assistant / Intern
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic
01.2007 - 08.2007
Magazine Clerk
Southwestern Great America, Inc.
08.2005 - 01.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Draughons Junior College