Sarah Ahrens
Glen Carbon,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with expertise in patient intake, medical documentation, and care coordination. Proficient in administering injections and managing inventory, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality care. I have assisted in Mohs procedures as well as other surgical procedures. I am also a Biologics Coordinator at a very busy Dermatology office with 3 providers. I am extremely reliable and pride myself on being a team player.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Deluxe Dermatology
St Louis, Missouri
02.2024 - 08.2026
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments per physician's instructions.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sterilization of instruments.
- Assisted with patient intake and medical history documentation.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Medical Assistant
Skin Care Center Of Southern Illinois
Glen Carbon, IL
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Medical Assistant
CH Ortho and Spine
St Louis, Missouri
04.2017 - 02.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Hairstylist
Hendrickson Salon
Edwardsville, Illinois
07.2012 - 04.2017
- Performed haircuts, coloring, and styling using a variety of techniques.
- Stayed updated on industry trends to provide modern styling options.
- Managed appointment scheduling to optimize salon workflow efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of tools and workstations daily.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations throughout the day. and sanitized scissors, combs and other styling tools.
- Tracked inventory of supplies used for styling services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant With Office Management
Vatterott College
Fairview Heights, IL02-2017
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Trendsetters School of Cosmetology
Cape Girardeau, MO07-2005
High School Diploma -
Cape Central High School
Cape Girardeau, MO06-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MOSkills
- Injection delivery
- Vital sign measurement
- Clinical documentation
- Patient registration
- Exam room setup
- Inventory control
- Care coordination
Certification
- Registered Medical Assistant
- BLS
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Deluxe Dermatology
02.2024 - 08.2026
Medical Assistant
Skin Care Center Of Southern Illinois
02.2022 - 02.2024
Medical Assistant
CH Ortho and Spine
04.2017 - 02.2024
Hairstylist
Hendrickson Salon
07.2012 - 04.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant With Office Management
Vatterott College
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Trendsetters School of Cosmetology
High School Diploma -
Cape Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Southeast Missouri State University