A fertility and reproductive medicine medical assistant with eight years of experience supporting clinical teams in high-volume practice. Skilled in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms, and supporting providers with minor procedures such as cyst aspirations, embryo transfers, D&C, hysteroscopy, sonohysterogram, and biopsies. Positive and upbeat demeanor for effective patient interaction and high-quality care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Northwestern Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - Current
Assisted providers with minor procedures such as cyst aspirations, embryo transfers, d&c,and hysteroscopy.
Updated inventory, expiration and Specimen logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Provided post-procedure care instructions to patients, emphasizing empathy and understanding.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Prepare minor procedure trays, procedure rooms, and sterile instruments.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents into EMR.
Certified Medical Assistant
Northwestern Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
Chicago, IL
06.2015 - 09.2020
Greeted patients, collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure, weight and vitals.
Setup exam rooms for saline ultrasound, abdominal and vaginal ultrasounds, and endometrial biopsy.
Cross trained in the procedure room for egg retrievals and embryo transfers.
Assisted with patients’ recovery in the procedure room.
Assisted with ordering clinical supplies and restocking exam rooms.
Made and organized clinical packets for patient information.
Trained and onboarded new medical assistants.
Scanned medical records and images into patient’s EMR.
Cleaned and organized exam and consult rooms.
Certified Medical Assistant
Loyola Center for Health at River Forest
Chicago, IL
07.2014 - 06.2015
Perform physical assessment; assist with procedures, applied aluminum splints.
Greet patients and obtain vital signs measurements.
Record patients’ information into medical records using EPIC.
Assist in gynecology procedures.
Responsible for medical instruments and biohazard materials send out.
Set up and maintained patient treatment area.
Operated EKG machine for diagnostic testing
Collected and prepared blood and laboratory specimens for testing.
Prepare and administer injections and medication as directed by physician.
Train new staff members for OB/GYN and Rheumatology clinic.
Education
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Medical Assisting
Northwestern College
Chicago, IL
03.2014
Certificate - Dental Assisting
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
Los Angeles, CA
02.2004
Skills
Vital Signs Measurements
Venipuncture
Laboratory Specimen Collection
Injection administration
Sterilization techniques
Medication Administration
Basic life support
Multicultural patient interaction
Appointment Scheduling
HIPAA protocols and compliance
Records Management
Epic Software
Electronic health records
Inventory and supply management
Team collaboration
Minor procedure setups
Certification
American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), 06/30/2029
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 12/2026
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Northwestern Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
01.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Northwestern Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
06.2015 - 09.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Loyola Center for Health at River Forest
07.2014 - 06.2015
Certificate - Dental Assisting
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Medical Assisting
Northwestern College
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