Sierra Banks
Bolingbrook
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant with solid foundation in clinical procedures and patient care. Provided critical support in fast-paced medical environment, ensuring smooth operations and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in phlebotomy and EKGs, enhancing patient experience and workflow efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
UChicago Medicine
Hinsdale, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted with patient intake, collecting vital signs and medical histories efficiently.
- Administered medications and vaccines in accordance with established protocols.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Improved patient flow within the clinic by effectively managing appointment scheduling and timely rooming of patients.
- Prepared patients for examinations or treatments, positioning them properly to ensure comfort throughout the procedure while assisting healthcare professionals as needed.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Worked in a Multi-Specialty Clinic that includes Gastroenterology, Pediatrician and Gynecology.
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocate Health Care
Lombard, IL
09.2018 - 08.2025
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Assisted healthcare providers in performing examinations and procedures efficiently.
- Worked in OB/GYNE, Primary Care, and Internal Medicine
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen College
Romeoville, IL07-2018
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory and supply management
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Epic trained
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient-focused care
- OB/GYN procedures
- Electronic Medical Records
- Immunization administration
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcare Association (NHA).
- IL Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
UChicago Medicine
08.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocate Health Care
09.2018 - 08.2025
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen College
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
CPR Training