Jessica Blevins
Fairfield
Summary
Empathic, effective and motivated Medical Assistant/Receptionist able to combine clinical experience with compassion to meet challenges facing today's healthcare organizations. Looking to join medical team dedicated upholding highest standards of patient care. With a medical background in both field and clinical settings, I have served people from many different walks of life. I enjoy helping people and ensuring their care and experience provide them with comfort and peace of mind. Being a detail oriented person with a need or organization also brings ease to most work environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Manager
Page Foot and Ankle
Fairfield, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily operations to enhance patient flow and optimize scheduling efficiency.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to improve service quality and patient satisfaction.
- Managed budgetary constraints while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with medical staff to streamline processes, reducing wait times for patients significantly.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for operational improvement and implement effective strategies.
- Managed provider credentialing processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated verification of licenses, certifications, and education for healthcare providers.
Medical Assistant
Page Foot and Ankle
Fairfield, IL
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Assisted in patient intake and documentation for efficient workflow.
- Managed appointment scheduling to optimize clinic operations and reduce wait times.
- Conducted preliminary patient assessments, ensuring accurate health history collection.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate treatment plans for patients.
- Implemented electronic health record (EHR) updates to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Facilitated timely prior authorization requests for various medical procedures and services.
- Coordinated surgical schedules to optimize patient flow and resource allocation.
Surgical Technologist
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
Mt. Vernon, IL
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Stocking unit with supplies and ensuring rooms are prepared for deliveries.
- Assist provider during vaginal deliveries and other GYN procedures.
Medical Assistant/PRN Reception
Page Foot And Ankle
Overland , MO
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations
- Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare
- Assist in cast application. Performing cast removals.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedures
- Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatuses
- Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Medical Records Clerk/Patient Access Clerk
Fairfield Memorial Hospital
Fairfield, IL
11.2013 - 04.2017
- Logged all requests for medical records into spreadsheets
- Conceptualized and implemented new and more efficient filing system
- Obtained information by contacting appropriate personnel or patients
- Verified record copies before handing each over to check for and remove unnecessary details
- Provided respectful assistance to all parties, including patients, staff members and insurance company representatives
- Maintained 100% compliance with all hospital and government regulations
- Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties
- Communicated clearly and listened attentively throughout the interview process to facilitate the exchange of information
- Focused and observant of individuals' verbal and non-verbal communication cues such as tone, inflection and body language
- Developed practical and comprehensive lines of questioning to encourage communication with the subject of the interview
Education
Associate Degree - General Studies
Frontier Community College
Fairfield, IL2017
CNA -
Frontier Community College
Fairfield, IL2009
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Comfortable working in a fast pace environment
- Self starter
- Fast learner
- Able to work efficiently on a independent basis
- Reliable transportation
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Detail-oriented
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Quick problem solver
- Knowledge in Medical Computer Systems
Timeline
Practice Manager
Page Foot and Ankle
07.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Page Foot and Ankle
08.2022 - 07.2025
Surgical Technologist
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant/PRN Reception
Page Foot And Ankle
04.2017 - 08.2019
Medical Records Clerk/Patient Access Clerk
Fairfield Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - 04.2017
CNA -
Frontier Community College
Associate Degree - General Studies
Frontier Community College