Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Kendra Bjorn

Everett,WA

Summary

I am a Certified Medical Assistant with strong leadership experience, seeking to contribute to a healthcare team. I am skilled in staff training, performance evaluation, and fostering a safe, patient-centered environment. I consistently deliver excellent patient service, support team development, and drive continuous improvement. Committed to high-quality care and professional communication, I bring years of management expertise to support clinical and operational excellence.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Manager

The Maids and Chinook Services
Everett, WA
01.2014 - 03.2025

My responsibilities included:

  • Oversight of daily operations.
  • Hiring and training of office staff, cleaning staff, and technicians.
  • Managing staff performance.
  • Employee Benefits Administrator.
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialist.
  • Ensure financial success by monitoring sales and identifying growth opportunities.

I lead by providing guidance and mentorship in a positive work environment, while maintaining high-quality standards.

Assistant Manager

Zumiez
Lynnwood, WA
10.2012 - 05.2013

I transferred within Zumiez from Denton, TX, to Seattle and continued my role and responsibilities as an Assistant Manager.

Assistant Manager

Zumiez
Denton, Texas
06.2011 - 08.2012

I worked part-time as an assistant manager at Zumiez while pursuing my associate degree. My responsibilities included achieving sales goals, hiring and training employees, creating shift schedules, and managing inventory.

While employed at Zumiez, I developed strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills that have been valuable in my career.

Medical Assistant- GYN Dept

Pacific Medical Centers
Seattle, WA
09.2010 - 06.2011

I managed daily clinic operations for my designated doctor, which included:

  • I traveled to multiple clinics per week, following the doctor's schedule.
  • Greeting, rooming, taking patients' vitals, and prepping them for scheduled exams and procedures.
  • Scheduling follow-up appointments, in-office procedures, and coordinating the surgery schedule.
  • Maintained patient records.
  • Assisted with medical procedures.
  • Documented billing and coding to ensure accurate insurance requirements were met.
  • Handled lab tests and sterilized equipment.

I did an excellent job maintaining a clean, organized environment while keeping the doctor on schedule, and fostering positive patient interactions to ensure a smooth healthcare experience.

Education

General Studies

North Central Texas College
Denton, TX
09-2012

Certified Medical Assistant -

Pima Medical Institute
Seattle, WA
09-2010

Skills

  • Employee development
  • Team building
  • Project/Performance management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Onboarding expertise
  • Small business operations
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Labor and industries claims handling
  • Human resources policy development
  • Confidentiality handling
  • Patient care
  • Monitor vitals
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • CMA (AAMA) Certification 2531557
  • CPR/BLS Certified
  • Certified Yoga Instructor (200hr)

Affiliations

PTA Vice President, Silver Lake Elementary.

Volleyball Coach, YMCA.

Baseball and softball coach, Everett Little League

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner/Manager

The Maids and Chinook Services
01.2014 - 03.2025

Assistant Manager

Zumiez
10.2012 - 05.2013

Assistant Manager

Zumiez
06.2011 - 08.2012

Medical Assistant- GYN Dept

Pacific Medical Centers
09.2010 - 06.2011

General Studies

North Central Texas College

Certified Medical Assistant -

Pima Medical Institute