LIZBETH RIVERA
North Chicago,IL
Summary
Funeral home assistant with hands-on experience in funeral service operations and a commitment to respectful, compassionate care. Bilingual in English and Spanish, eager to begin an apprenticeship and advance toward funeral director licensure while contributing to a supportive funeral home team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Funeral Home Assistant
McMurrough Funeral Chapel
Libertyville, IL
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported the funeral director during church and cemetery services, including coordination with clergy, cemeteries, and procession details
- Prepared chapels and visitation areas, including setup of caskets, flowers, registers, and audiovisual equipment
- Performed removals and transfers of decedents from hospitals, residences, and care facilities with professionalism and respect
- Assisted with preparation of the deceased including casketing, dressing, cosmetizing, and embalming
- Maintained readiness and cleanliness of funeral home facilities, preparation areas, and vehicles
- Transported remains to crematories and cemeteries as required
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Consultants In Neurology
Northbrook, IL
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Handled patient intake processes, ensuring accurate collection of medical histories.
- Supported medical staff by preparing examination rooms and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Provided front desk support, enhancing patient flow and reducing wait times.
- Assisted in inventory management, ordering supplies when necessary to maintain adequate stock levels for clinical operations.
- Organized insurance claims processing, reducing errors and ensuring timely payments for services rendered.
Medical Assistant
Lakeshore Dermatology
Vernon Hills, IL
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted vital sign assessments and recorded patient histories to facilitate effective treatment planning.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
Education
Associate in Science - Funeral Director / Embalmer
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Wheeling, IL01-2025
Certificate - Healthcare Office Assistant
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05-2021
High School Diploma -
Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep
Waukegan, IL06-2015
Skills
- Bilingual: English and Spanish (Fluent)
- Embalming
- Restorative art
- Adaptive
- Problem-solver
Certification
Crematory Operator
Healthcare Office Assistant
Timeline
Funeral Home Assistant
McMurrough Funeral Chapel
01.2025 - 12.2025
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Consultants In Neurology
01.2022 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant
Lakeshore Dermatology
03.2021 - 10.2021
Associate in Science - Funeral Director / Embalmer
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Certificate - Healthcare Office Assistant
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep