Theresa Killian
Summary
Motivated and compassionate healthcare professional with experience in both front and back medical office operations. Strong background in biological sciences and currently pursuing a career in nursing. Skilled in patient care, medical office administration, communication, and teamwork, with a commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care in fast-paced healthcare environments
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Medical Assistant (MA)
Irvine Dermatology
Irvine, USA
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Supervised daily operations of medical assistants in busy dermatology practice, trained new staff, and established standard operating procedures (SOPs) for front and back office to ensure compliance.
- Assisted the physician in surgical excisions, Mohs surgery, biopsies, Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) and cosmetic procedures, accurately recorded patient charts into electronic health record (EHR).
- Sterilized and prepared instruments and patient trays for various in-clinic procedures (such as Mohs surgeries, surgical excisions, shave and punch biopsies, cosmetic procedures).
- Provided patients with wound care instruction and applied bandages, removed sutures or staples at surgical postop follow up appointments.
- Coordinated with pharmaceutical representatives to manage biologic medication samples, provided education, and assisted with prior authorization.
- Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of equipment: autoclave, ultrasonic sterilizer, microscope, fire extinguisher.
Stockroom Assistant
Biological Sciences Department - Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, USA
10.2019 - 12.2023
- Managed supply, material, and equipment inventory for stockroom and department to support operational needs.
- Handled live specimens, chemical waste, and time/temperature sensitive materials to ensure safety and compliance in biological studies.
- Flushed autoclaves regularly and monitored performance to ensure effective sterilization of equipment.
- Prepared instructional material for biology courses ranging from introductory to intermediate-level courses.
Education
B.S. - General Biology, Physiology
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, CA12-2023
Skills
- EMR/EHR documentation
- Patient record management
- Medical terminology
- Team leadership
- Patient communication
- Microsoft Excel
Research
Research in Neurophysiology and Immunohistochemistry for Protein Analysis, Robert Talmadge Ph.D., 10/2022 - 06/2023
Leadership Experience
- Recruitment Counselor, 01/2021 - 12/2022, Guiding and leading girls through formal Panhellenic recruitment
- Panhellenic Philanthropy Chair, 01/2021 - 12/2022, Organizing events and awareness for campus philanthropy
- Points Chair, 01/2020 - 12/2021, Responsible for inputting member points and coordinating with Vice President of Operations
- Sisterhood Enrichment Team Leader, 01/2020 - 12/2021, Helping with new member education, assisting members into sorority life
Timeline
Head Medical Assistant (MA)
Irvine Dermatology
01.2024 - 05.2026
Stockroom Assistant
Biological Sciences Department - Cal Poly Pomona
10.2019 - 12.2023
B.S. - General Biology, Physiology
California State Polytechnic University