Lindsey Christie
Bedminster,NJ
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with hands-on experience in physician office and ambulatory surgery center settings. Dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring strict compliance with HIPAA regulations. Proven ability to improve patient flow, optimize scheduling processes, and support high-quality clinical operations. Proficient in EMR management and effective team communication, fostering strong collaboration among healthcare staff. BLS-certified and committed to enhancing operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Coordinator
Short Hills Surgery Center
03.2021 - Current
- Resolve daily scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services for 8 room ambulatory surgery center
- Manage incoming telephone calls, delivering office information, answering queries, and transferring calls to staff members.
- Analyze and rank conflicts for review by operating room manager.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with staff, surgeons, and anesthesia providers to promote high quality patient care.
- Coordinate availability of appropriate surgical equipment and supplies with medical vendors.
- Institute EMR best practices for preference cards, patient charts, and procedure charges.
- Uphold accurate records and protocols for specimen cancer registry tissue and implant data.
- Assist materials department and sterile processing department in daily operations. Coordinate interdepartmental communication to streamline processes and improve productivity.
Certified Medical Assistant
Summit Medical Group
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Conducted patient intake and documented vitals in preparation of visit with physician.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Executed EMR management, including filing, organizing, and scanning documents, as well as fielding patient portal inquiries.
- Worked closely with physicians to support patient care and assisted in point of care testing for approximately 20 patients daily
- Scheduled tests and procedures through effective appointment coordination. Facilitated necessary prior authorizations to streamline patient processing.
- Executed efficient patient flow while ensuring exam rooms remained sanitized, organized, and well-stocked
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05-2015
Skills
- Surgical coordination
- Patient relations
- Patient safety
- Data entry proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
- EMR / EHR
- Patient flow management
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
Certification
National Certified Medical Assistant from NCCT
- ID: 1092106
Timeline
Operating Room Coordinator
Short Hills Surgery Center
03.2021 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Summit Medical Group
07.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Monmouth University