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Work History
Education
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Katelyn Cody

Stayton,OR

Summary

Dynamic leader and adept clinical supervisor with a proven track record at Salem Hospital, excelling in patient care management and staff development. Skilled in leveraging data analysis and lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and communication, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with healthcare standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Clinical Practice & Safety Medical Assistant Specialist

Salem Hospital
03.2025 - Current
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Medical Assistant (MA) clinical practice across a multi-site outpatient clinic system.
  • Partner with nursing leadership, clinic leaders, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize MA workflows, clinical standards, and patient safety practices.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain MA standards, competencies, training materials, and clinical workflows to support regulatory compliance and operational consistency.
  • Lead system-wide collaboration efforts through meetings, rounding, coaching, and education to improve quality, safety, and clinical performance.
  • Analyze system-level data and workflow gaps to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic clinical initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Information Systems leadership to optimize EMR workflows and enhance clinical efficiency.
  • Facilitate communication and change management related to regulatory, quality, and safety updates impacting outpatient clinical practice.
  • Support patient safety investigations, competency assessments, and organizational problem-solving initiatives to strengthen clinical operations and care delivery.

Clinical Supervisor

Salem Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2025
  • Supervise a team of Medical Assistants, providing leadership, guidance, and training to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to clinical protocols.
  • Lead strategic projects aimed at optimizing workflow and improving patient outcomes.
  • Manage and streamline scheduling for medical staff.
  • Coordinate and gather data for clinical initiatives to drive decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and patient experience.
  • Facilitate hiring of qualified medical assistant personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
  • Developed improvement plans to solve problems and improve lagging areas.
  • Responded to patient complaints and concerns, restoring trust and maintaining clinic reputation for quality care.

Certified Medical Assistant

Salem Health
07.2018 - 08.2022
  • Promoted to Lead Medical Assistant within 3 years due to exceptional performance and leadership.
  • Managed patient care for a high-volume provider handling 18 patients daily.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with clinical guidelines.
  • Served as a preceptor for new medical assistants.
  • Assisted with patient intake, vitals, and examination preparation.
  • Maintained accurate Epic documentation and HIPAA compliance.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Salem Health
09.2016 - 07.2018
  • Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.
  • Monitored and documented patient vital signs.
  • Assisted with mobility, hygiene, and medical procedures.
  • Maintained patient records and infection control standards.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant -

Pioneer Pacific College at Springfield
05-2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Battle Ground High School
07-2014

Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined

Marry-Ann's School of Nursing
07-2014

Skills

  • Clinical Supervision & Leadership
  • Patient Care Management
  • Medical Assistance
  • Infection control procedures
  • Staff Training & Mentorship
  • Scheduling & Workflow Optimization
  • Data Collection & Analysis
  • Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Patient Education & Communication
  • Lean Process Improvement
  • Electronic Health Records (Epic)
  • Medication Administration & Monitoring
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Time Management & Multitasking
  • Infection Control & Safety

Certification

Certified Medical Assistant – NCMA (Valid through 07/2025)

Timeline

Clinical Practice & Safety Medical Assistant Specialist

Salem Hospital
03.2025 - Current

Clinical Supervisor

Salem Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2025

Certified Medical Assistant

Salem Health
07.2018 - 08.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Salem Health
09.2016 - 07.2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Battle Ground High School

Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined

Marry-Ann's School of Nursing

Certified Medical Assistant -

Pioneer Pacific College at Springfield

Additional Experience

  • Certified Nursing Assistant | Santiam Hospital | 2016
  • Certified Nursing Assistant | Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2015-2016
  • Certified Medication Aide | The Arbor at Avamere CT | 2015
  • Certified Nursing Assistant | The Hampton at Salmon Creek | 2014-2015
Katelyn Cody