Leah Blocker
Richton Park,IL
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Advocate Health Care
12.2020 - Current
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
Medical Assistant Externship
Harlem Medical Center
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Assisted in the development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Screener
Nan McKay and Associates
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Screens applications for subsidy-based income tenants requesting to move
- Processes applications for owner's eligibility based upon Chicago Housing Authority regulations
- Runs criminal background checks for new and returning orders prior to approving their application
- Provides customer service daily through phone calls, emails, and face-to-face interactions with tenants and owners
- Ensures that all applicants and units are up to the standards of the US Department of Housing and Development specifications
- Coordinates 8-15 moves per day, with weekly totals eclipsing over 100 moves in total
- Works on Sharepoint software to maintain organization and to ensure all parties are looped in.
Hot Foods Clerk/Front End Cashier
Marianos
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Prepared Various hot foods following companies recipes
- Packaged food properly according to weigh and labels
- Maintained clean and organized station in department areas
- Kept coolers and tables fully stocked and faced
- Stocked shelves, unloaded products, and placed items on display stands
- Provided currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately
UIC Parent Outreach Office Assistant
University of Illinois at Chicago
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Recorded and updated student files in the University's database
- Organized and maintained all staff workshop binders
- Located parent and student files at the request of supervisors or various departments
- Maintained an accurate log of ward numbers and zip codes of data files from workshop registry sheets.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
Tukiendorf Institute
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Tukiendorf Institute
Certified EKG Technician -
Tukiendorf Institute
Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies and Sociology
University of Illinois At Chicago
525 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 6060705.2017
Skills
- Data Entry
- Patient Scheduling
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical Office Administration
- Electronic Medical Records
- Compassionate
- Patient-Focused Care
- Adaptable
Relevant Experience
- Franciscan Health Network, 09/2019, 10/2019, Medical Assistant Externship, Restocked examination rooms prior to patient visits, Cleaned and disinfected exam rooms to ensure no cross-contamination, Transferred patients in wheelchairs to designated areas throughout the facility, Delivered quality patient care throughout her externship
- Norwood Crossing, 01/2019, 04/2019, CNA Externship, Assisted in activities of daily living, including hygiene, feeding, bathing, Performed all oral hygiene tasks on patients, Handled all patient care with professionalism and respect
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Advocate Health Care
12.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant Externship
Harlem Medical Center
10.2020 - 11.2020
Screener
Nan McKay and Associates
11.2018 - 11.2020
Hot Foods Clerk/Front End Cashier
Marianos
01.2016 - 01.2019
UIC Parent Outreach Office Assistant
University of Illinois at Chicago
01.2013 - 12.2015
Certified Medical Assistant -
Tukiendorf Institute
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Tukiendorf Institute
Certified EKG Technician -
Tukiendorf Institute
Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies and Sociology
University of Illinois At Chicago