MELINDA TUTORINO
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with over 30 years of supporting healthcare teams. Skilled in assisting with office surgical procedures, managing sterile processing, handling insurance pre-authorizations, and coordinating patient care through scheduling and medication management. Focused on facilitating patient access to necessary care and services.
Overview
1
1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Kansas City Skin and Cancer Center
Kansas City, MO
01.2024 - 08.2026
- Assisted in patient examinations by preparing instruments and documenting medical histories.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination to optimize clinic workflow.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and office protocols, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in MOHS Surgical Procedures
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Certified Medical Assistant Level 2
Saint Lukes Health System
Kansas City, MO
08.2014 - 01.2024
- Administered patient care, including vital signs and physical examinations, to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures, such as suturing, splinting, and casting, ensuring patient comfort and compliance with post-op care protocols
- Maintained accurate patient records and documents, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated referrals to specialists and tests, optimizing patient flow and access to care
- Organized patient records through filing, data entry into the electronic health record, and information retrieval.
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. Richard Price, MD
Overland Park, KS
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Obtained patient histories and vital signs, documenting any abnormal findings
- Supported minor surgical procedures, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to protocols
- Scheduled appointments, tests, and surgeries
- Facilitated insurance pre-authorizations to streamline patient care process
- Managed medication refills to ensure continuity of patient care
Certified Medical Assistant
Dickson-Diveley Midwest Orthopaedic Clinic
Leawood, KS
01.1999 - 01.2012
- Prepared charts, scheduled appointments and tests, verified insurance
- Conducted phone triage, provided post-op care, managed medication refills
- Applied casts and splints to immobilize injuries
- Chart prep, scheduling appointments and tests, Insurance verification
- Maintained inventory of supplies and ensured timely insurance authorizations
Medical Assistant
Kansas City Dermatology
Overland Park, KS
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and optimized patient flow for efficient clinic operations
- Administered medication, including injections, and monitored patient responses
- Assisted in office Surgical Procedures
- Responded to patient inquiries and delivered support to enhance patient experience
- Instrument Sterilization
- Supported surgical teams during procedures by preparing instruments and equipment
- Performed sterilization of medical instruments to ensure safety and compliance
Education
No Degree - Aesthetician
Heritage Collage
Kansas City, MO2010
No Degree - Gender Studies
UMKC
Kansas City, MO1998
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO1995
No Degree - General Studies
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO1990
Skills
- Patient care
- Specimen collection and processing
- EMR / EHR
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Medical terminology
- Appointment setting
- Sterile technique
- Patient communication
- Triage
- Procedure assistance
- Clinical support
- Problem-solving
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- Licensed Aesthetician
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Kansas City Skin and Cancer Center
01.2024 - 08.2026
Certified Medical Assistant Level 2
Saint Lukes Health System
08.2014 - 01.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. Richard Price, MD
02.2012 - 01.2014
Certified Medical Assistant
Dickson-Diveley Midwest Orthopaedic Clinic
01.1999 - 01.2012
Medical Assistant
Kansas City Dermatology
01.1995 - 01.1999
No Degree - Aesthetician
Heritage Collage
No Degree - Gender Studies
UMKC
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Concorde Career College
No Degree - General Studies
Penn Valley Community College