Jennifer Hernandez
Chicago,IL
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Weil Foot and Ankle Institute
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and availability of medical supplies.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions clearly.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Assistant Teacher
The Green Bean Day School & Nursery
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks, accommodating allergies.
- Provide emotional support, comfort crying children, and address distress.
- Assist with handwashing and changing diapers/assisting with potty training.
Food Service Supervisor
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Conducted weekly training sessions with staff members on food safety practices and standards.
- Ensured compliance with applicable local laws regarding alcohol sales, sanitation, hygiene.
- Monitored portion sizes and plate presentation to ensure consistency across all dishes served.
- Ordered necessary supplies from approved vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment and storage areas for cleanliness and functionality.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items needed for daily operations.
- Managed inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed to maintain stock.
Office Clerk
Sunset Foods Inc.
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail daily.
- Answered phone calls in a professional manner and transferred calls accordingly.
- Organized office supplies and maintained an inventory of stock items.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail, dispersing to appropriated departments and personnel.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Education
Medical Assistant Certification -
Chicago Medical Assistant School
Chicago, IL06.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Mundelein High School
Mundelein, IL01.2018
Skills
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Appointment management
- Medical Records Management
- Managing patient records
- Healthcare ethics
- Clinical documentation
- Immunization administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Healthcare software navigation
- Phlebotomy
- Electronic health records
- X-ray conduction
- Child safety procedures
- Activities planning
- Classroom organization
- Early childhood development
- Safety monitoring
- First aid and CPR
- Classroom management
- Meal coordination
- Infant care
- Special needs care
- Quality assurance policies
- Staff Leadership
- Ordering Supplies
- Schedule Coordination
- Food Preparation
- Food Storage
Certification
Food Protection Manager
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
The Green Bean Day School & Nursery
02.2025 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant
Weil Foot and Ankle Institute
08.2024 - 12.2025
Food Service Supervisor
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.
01.2020 - 08.2024
Office Clerk
Sunset Foods Inc.
11.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Mundelein High School
Medical Assistant Certification -
Chicago Medical Assistant School