SIERRA DUNCAN

July 2026- Present

• Provide direct patient care through patient intake, assisting with orthopedic procedures, and patient education.
• Assist with medical scribing by documenting histories of present illness (HPIs) and other clinical information during patient visits.
• Review and finalize provider documentation by ensuring diagnosis codes support imaging, medication orders, physical therapy referrals, durable medical equipment (DME) orders, and patient instructions.
• Scan operative reports and outside medical records into the electronic medical record to maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Support providers as both a medical assistant and medical scribe, assisting wherever needed throughout the clinic.

May 2021–June 2023

June 2024–July 2024

• Independently managed patient intake, including medical histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and preparation for orthopedic evaluations.
• Assisted physicians with injections, casting, suture removals, wound care, phlebotomy, and sterile procedure setup.
• Educated patients on treatment plans, post-operative care, braces, medications, and follow-up instructions.
• Documented patient encounters, reviewed prescription histories, and assisted with diagnostic coding in the electronic medical record.
• Built lasting relationships with patients throughout their recovery from initial post-operative visits through long-term follow-up.

July 2018–May 2021

• Began as a billing assistant before cross-training into clinical responsibilities.
• Assisted with rooming patients, obtaining medical histories, and preparing patients for visits.
• Fitted braces, prepared physical therapy referrals, obtained medication histories, and documented patient information.
• Assisted physicians with casting procedures and ultrasound-guided hip and shoulder injections.
• Gained experience in both administrative and clinical aspects of orthopedic patient care.

• Worked one-on-one with two individuals, including a client with C7 quadriplegia, to improve strength, mobility, and functional independence through individualized exercise programs.
• Progressed strength training, stretching, and cardiovascular exercises based on each client's goals and abilities.
• Documented client progress and prepared reports with recommendations for continuity of care.

• Completed 570 clinical hours working alongside certified athletic trainers

• Applied athletic taping, rehabilitation exercises, stretching, ice, heat, and electrical stimulation

• Assisted with concussion evaluations, pre-participation physicals, injury documentation, and sideline coverage

May 2026

May 2023

Current Coursework
Organic Chemistry I & Lab (In Progress)
Expected Completion: December 2026