Medical Assistant supporting high-volume outpatient and hospital care through vital signs monitoring, patient intake, room preparation, and accurate charting. Assists with EKGs, injections, specimen handling, and supply stocking while keeping exam and treatment areas clean and ready for use. Contributes to safe patient flow by reporting abnormal findings promptly and maintaining organized clinical records.
Work History
Medical Assistant
1 Year 4 Months
Advocate Aurora Health Care | 06.2025 - Current
Collect vital signs and update patient information in the electronic record during routine visits.
Prepare exam rooms with supplies, cleaning protocols, and patient-ready documentation before appointments.
Support providers with patient education on visit instructions, follow-up steps, and basic care guidance.
Perform phlebotomy procedures and label specimens carefully for laboratory processing.
Medical Assistant
6 Months
University of Chicago | 12.2024 - 06.2025
Support 20-40 patients per shift through vital checks, room preparation, and timely physician assistance.
Record vital signs, height, and weight accurately, and escalate abnormal readings to the supervising physician.
Document patient data in charts to maintain accurate records and support clinical continuity.
Prepare examination rooms by stocking needed materials and maintaining cleanliness before patient arrival.
Clean treatment rooms and medical instruments in line with infection control protocols.
Stock sterile supplies, maintain inventory, and prepare instruments and equipment for exams and procedures.
Medical Assistant Cardiology
1 Year 2 Months
Northwestern Hospital | 10.2022 - 12.2023
Recorded vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight, then reported abnormalities to the supervising physician.
Documented medical data in patient charts to maintain accurate records and support timely review during visits.
Prepared examination rooms by stocking supplies and maintaining cleanliness before each patient arrival.
Administered injections per physician orders while following facility policy and safety guidelines.
Performed EKG testing and applied Holter monitors under cardiologist direction to support diagnostic procedures.
Medical Assistant Primary care
6 Months
Cook County Hospital | 02.2023 - 08.2023
Prepared treatment rooms, maintained cleanliness, and followed infection control protocols for patient examinations.
Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-ups with specialists for continued care.
Performed EKG testing and helped prepare medical instruments and equipment for exams.
Monitored sterile supply inventory, reordered low-stock items, and inventoried medical, lab, and office supplies.
Instructed patients on medication use and storage, and assisted with medication reconciliation guidance from doctors.
Medial assistant/Phlebotomist
3 Years 10 Months
Oakstreet Health | 04.2019 - 02.2023
Prepared labels, forms, reports, and collection paperwork accurately and efficiently for specimen processing.
Maintained HIPAA compliance and OSHA universal precautions while handling infectious disease precautions and specimen collection.
Observed vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight, and reported abnormalities to the supervising physician.
Calmly supported patients during challenging phlebotomy situations while communicating clearly and building trust with staff.
Cross-trained across lab functions, operated centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes, syringes, diluters, analyzers, and computers, and kept logs current.
Phlebotomist
2 Years 2 Months
Near North Health Services | 02.2017 - 04.2019
Performed venipuncture with vacuum tube, syringe, and butterfly methods for patients of all ages.
Collected capillary specimens by heel stick and finger stick, including time-sensitive samples for therapeutic drug testing.
Prepared labels, forms, reports, and specimen paperwork accurately and efficiently for laboratory workflows.
Communicated with patients to obtain consent, support accurate specimen collection, and maintain courteous service.
Trained medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and laboratory processes while assisting physicians, nurses, and pediatric collections.
Education
Certification in Medical Assistant
Computer systems institute | Chicago, IL | 08.2016