Kelly Glezman
Lincroft
Summary
Dynamic Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Hackensack Meridian Health, excelling in surgical coordination and patient communication. Proven ability to streamline operations and enhance patient care through effective scheduling and meticulous inventory management. Adept at maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, while fostering strong team collaboration. Specialized in gynecologic oncology, thoracic surgery, hematology oncology, neurology, infectious disease, and dermatology oncology specialties.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Hackensack Meridian Health
Red Bank
09.2016 - Current
- Performed preliminary physical assessments designed for optimal patient treatment.
- Recorded and tracked vital signs for outpatients.
- Efficiently managed patient calls by forwarding their queries to suitable departments.
- Maintained adequate inventory of crucial supplies, equipment, and instruments for the facility.
- Set up treatment areas for patient check-ups.
- Regularly sanitized and inspected medical instruments in line with healthcare regulations.
- Performed infection prevention with meticulous wound re-dressings.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments.
- Organized charts, pre-admission paperwork, and consent forms for streamlined processing.
- Ensured confidentiality by safeguarding sensitive patient data.
- Properly disposed of used materials to maintain a hygienic environment in examination rooms.
- Recorded patient histories to assist physicians during consultations.
- Streamlined form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain smooth operations.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Performed regular laboratory tests for disease surveillance.
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Conducted standard lab procedures efficiently.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Conducted collection of urine samples for pregnancy tests during necessary occasions.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Secured insurance approvals for prescribed medications and treatments.
- Aided in performing minor surgeries under physician guidance.
Surgical Coordinator
Hackensack Meridian Health
Red Bank
09.2016 - Current
- Coordinated with hospital personnel to ensure proper preparation of OR rooms prior to surgery.
- Reviewed incoming referrals from primary care providers before scheduling any procedure or appointment.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by keeping confidential records secure at all times.
- Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments as designated by physician.
- Worked with operating facilities to schedule procedures on behalf of surgeons.
- Routed laboratory or diagnostic results to appropriate staff.
- Organized patient charts for surgical procedures and ensured accuracy of all documents.
- Answered phone calls from patients inquiring about upcoming scheduled surgeries or follow up visits.
- Checked patient insurance and collected pre-authorizations from providers.
- Prepared reports, invoices, letters, or medical records using word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
- Provided assistance with post-operative care plans according to physician's orders.
- Arranged hospital admissions for patients as required.
- Collaborated and established strong working relationships with physicians, supervisors and colleagues.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Managed scheduling of multiple surgeries on a daily basis, coordinating availability of surgeons and anesthesiologists.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
Anesthesia Aide
Centra State Medical Centre
Freehold
- Assisted in maintaining a sterile environment throughout the procedure area.
- Inventoried anesthesia drugs daily to ensure proper levels were maintained.
- Assessed operating room for sterility before beginning procedures by evaluating overall room cleanliness, instruments and equipment.
- Calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors to conduct pretests.
- Organized and stocked supplies for the operating room.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in preparing and administering anesthesia to patients.
- Transported patients from recovery area to their appropriate destination after discharge from the operating room suite.
- Cleaned and maintained anesthesia equipment according to established protocols.
- Assembled procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial lines, blood product infusions and fiber optic scopes.
Education
Associate of Science -
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJSkills
- Electronic health records
- Patient scheduling
- Infection prevention
- Patient communication
- Insurance verification
- Inventory management
- Surgical coordination
- Confidentiality compliance
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Time management
- Schedule coordination
- Data organization
- Treatment setup
- Medical billing
- Problem-solving
- Medical terminology
- Injection administration
- Triage assessment
- Basic life support
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Laboratory specimen collection
Certification
- AAMP certified
- AMT certified Medical Assistant
- BLS certified
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Hackensack Meridian Health
09.2016 - Current
Surgical Coordinator
Hackensack Meridian Health
09.2016 - Current
Anesthesia Aide
Centra State Medical Centre
Associate of Science -
Brookdale Community College
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