Nichole Koslosky
Riverton,IL
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assisting Instructor with expertise in curriculum development, leadership, and effective communication. Proven track record in mentoring students and enhancing coordination to improve educational outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assisting Instructor
Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield, IL
10.2025 - Current
- Developed and delivered comprehensive curriculum for medical assisting students, covering topics such as anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and clinical procedures
- Evaluated student performance through exams, quizzes, practical assessments, and clinical evaluations
- Collaborated with other instructors to ensure consistency in curriculum delivery across different sections or cohorts of students
- Mentored and guided students in their career development by providing advice on job search strategies and professional networking opportunities
- Provided individualized academic support to struggling students through tutoring sessions or additional resources tailored to their needs
- Created interactive learning materials such as presentations, case studies, simulations, and role-playing exercises to reinforce key concepts taught in class
Medical Assistant
HSHS Medical Group
Springfield, IL
10.2019 - Current
- I currently room patients(vitals, see why they're here, undress bandages),take foot x-rays, call insurance for pre authorization, answer calls/nurse tasks, take blood draws and process cultures, and help/assist every patient with care and respect.
- I'm the go to at my job and help my manger out by training new colleges!
Surgery Scheduler
HSHS Medical Group
Springfield, IL
09.2024 - 10.2025
- I schedule podiatry surgical cases, order surgery supplies and hardware, submit for insurance authorization, and keep a well organized process throughout the whole scheduling process.
Clinical Coordinator
HSHS Medical Group
Springfield, IL
06.2022 - 10.2025
- I'm a Clinical Coordinator for HSHS Foot and Ankle Specialist.
- I'm in charge of making schedules, reviewing billing/coding, help the practice manager out by managing the offices, be responsible for employees, etc
- Coordinated and managed the daily operations of a busy clinical department, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient patient care
- Developed and implemented protocols for patient intake, assessment, treatment planning, and discharge to ensure adherence to best practices
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care activities and optimize outcomes
- Oversaw scheduling of appointments, procedures, and consultations to minimize wait times and maximize clinic efficiency
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records (EMR) for all patients in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for patient care while minimizing waste
- Trained new staff members on clinic policies, procedures, EMR systems, and safety protocols
- Conducted regular audits of clinical processes to identify areas for improvement in quality assurance measures
- Assisted in the recruitment process by screening resumes, conducting interviews, and participating in hiring decisions for clinical staff positions
- Provided guidance and support to clinical staff regarding complex cases or challenging situations during patient care delivery
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans, progress updates, and discharge planning strategies
- Developed strong relationships with external stakeholders such as referring physicians or community organizations
- Collaborated with insurance companies to obtain pre-authorization for treatments/procedures ensuring timely reimbursement
- Streamlined communication channels between different departments within the organization improving overall efficiency
- Coordinated outreach programs aimed at increasing community awareness about available clinical services
- Collaborated with the finance department to develop budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effective operations
Head Cheerleading Coach
Riverton High School
Riverton, IL
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive practice plans to improve skills, technique, and overall performance
- Coordinated and supervised all aspects of cheerleading competitions, including logistics, scheduling, and team participation
- Organized fundraising events to support the cheerleading program's financial needs
- Collaborated with school administration to ensure compliance with safety regulations during practices and performances
- Implemented strength training programs to enhance physical fitness levels of the team members
- Provided individualized feedback and coaching to enhance each cheerleader's strengths and address areas for improvement
- Established positive relationships with parents/guardians by maintaining open lines of communication regarding their child's progress within the program
- Implemented a system for tracking academic progress among team members to prioritize their success both on the field/court as well as in the classroom
- Coordinated with athletic trainers to ensure proper injury prevention techniques were implemented during practices and performances
- Managed the cheerleading program's budget, allocating funds for uniforms, equipment, and travel expenses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
WGU-Utah
11.2024 - 02.2026
Certified - Medical Assistant
M.T.I.
Springfield, ILHigh school diploma or GED -
Riverton High School
Riverton, ILSkills
- Hospital mergers & acquisitions
- Clinical program scheduling
- Medical billing
- Shift management
- Patient observation
- Clinical program budget management
- Medical scheduling
- Microsoft Excel
- Medical claims processing
- Staff scheduling
- Hospital regulatory compliance
- Hospital information technology
- Medical office management
- Podiatry
- Medical billing data analysis
- Medical claim denial management
- Clinical staff training
- Hospital compliance
- Hospital strategic planning
- Team management
- Conflict resolution
- Contract management in nursing
- Performance improvement leadership
- Experience Administering Injections
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Nursing staff management
- Hospital payer negotiations
- Venipuncture
- Patient monitoring
- Sports
- Writing skills
- Hospital population health
- Hospital quality assurance
- Project leadership
- Healthcare administration
- Patient care leadership
- Mentoring
- Staff performance monitoring
- Risk management leadership (healthcare)
- Accounting
- Hospital sustainability
- Wound care
- Database management
- ICD-10
- Medical office experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Medical assisting
- Word processing
- Employee evaluation
- Hiring
- Quality improvement
- Clinical staff performance evaluation
- Hospital accreditation
- Documentation review
- Cost-benefit analysis (CBA)
- ICD Coding
- Clerical Experience
- Hospital staff management
- Time management
- Hospital facilities management
- Performance management
- Hospital patient safety
- Patient Care
- Budget planning
- Office management
- Leadership
- Revenue cycle management
- Vital Signs
- Budget analysis
- Orthotics and prosthetics inventory management
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- Report writing
- Practice Management
- Healthcare practice team management
- Business development
- Clinical staff development programs
- Hospital cybersecurity
- Workforce management
- Healthcare survey management
- Triage
- Insurance Verification
- Hospital revenue cycle management
- Quality improvement leadership
- Medical coding compliance oversight
- Hospital emergency preparedness
- Healthcare management
- Data entry
- Medical billing data reporting
- Analysis skills
- Computer Skills
- Hospital financial planning and forecasting
- Endocrinology
- Hospital patient care services
- Hospital workforce planning
- Care coordination
- Patient billing
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medical Coding
- Medical billing insurance follow-up
- Medical Imaging
- Epic
- Clinical supervision
- Phone Etiquette
- Clinical staff interviewing
- Clinic
- Hospital marketing
- Hospital data protection
- Clinical quality assurance standards
- Laboratory Experience
- Staff policy implementation
- Staff training
- Medical administrative support
- Driving
- Healthcare practice inventory management
- Financial reporting
- Supply chain management in nursing
- EMR Systems
- Contract negotiation
- Healthcare policy development
- Phlebotomy
- HCPCS
- Medical terminology
- CPT coding
- Medical records
- Curriculum development
- Clinical coordination
- Scheduling management
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Mentoring students
- Community engagement
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Fundraising expertise
- Diversity and inclusion
- Visionary leadership
- Ethics and integrity
- Legal compliance
- Alumni relations
- Academic excellence
- Data-driven decision making
Awards
HSHS Emerging Leader Program, 08/01/23, This 4 month course that taught you all the aspects of leadership you heard from the CEO all the way to the head of quality. I loved this course because this really helped me make my decision on the path I was going to go within my career and that ended up being business management!
Certification
- CPR Certification, Valid
- AED Certification, Valid
- Certified Medical Assistant, AAMA, 09/01/24, 09/01/29
- BLS Certification, Valid
Timeline
Medical Assisting Instructor
Midwest Technical Institute
10.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
WGU-Utah
11.2024 - 02.2026
Surgery Scheduler
HSHS Medical Group
09.2024 - 10.2025
Clinical Coordinator
HSHS Medical Group
06.2022 - 10.2025
Head Cheerleading Coach
Riverton High School
10.2021 - 06.2023
Medical Assistant
HSHS Medical Group
10.2019 - Current
Certified - Medical Assistant
M.T.I.
High school diploma or GED -
Riverton High School