Julie Foster CCMA

**** **** **. **** ***, OH **242 (C) 708-***-****

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CCMA/ KINESIOLOGIST / TERRITORY SALES MANAGER / Physician Assistant- Board Eligible

Hospital Specialty Care Cardiac / Internal Medicine / Out Patient Surgery Pharma Sales

Objective: To obtain a position within the medical field where my education, diverse work experience and interpersonal skills will enhance my personal and professional growth while positively impacting the lives of others.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MDICAL ASSISTANT May 2022 - August 2022

HERITAGE MEDICAL ASSOCATES MOUNT JULIET, TN

Served as Certified Medical Assistant float for 10 + Clinicians (MDs, PA-Cs &FNLPs)

Possess unique quality as a MA to discuss disease states & medications in layman terms with patients

Interfaced with ALL pharmaceutical and medical device representatives

True multi-tasker working efficiently &effectively. Big Team Player! Always willing to help!

Served as a scribe for Dermatology & various Internist

Interacted 1:1 with attending physician / clinician

Worked with on sight lab throughout entire shift

MEDICAL ASSISTANT July 2020 - March 2022

INTERNAL MEDICINE- CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER NASHVILLE, TN

Reviewed medication requests and refilled Rxs when appropriate

Monitored all patients on anti-coagulant therapy and adjusted dosing as necessary

Served as lead on all Diabetic education & trained patients on insulin / GLP-1 injections

Administered ALL Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices...FreeStyle Libre & Dexcom in particular

Utilized CMS in order to maintain appropriate distribution of controlled medications

Lead for ALL students completing their preceptorships...Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants & Medical Students

Reviewed ALL incoming laboratory results and made medication changes &/or Specialty referrals when appropriate

Reviewed ALL imaging and interacted with Supervising Physician to determine next action when necessary

Interfaced with ALL pharmaceutical and medical device representatives

MEDICAL ASSISTANT July 2018 - July 2020

EXPERT SPINE CARE NASHVILLE, TN

Performed all physical exams including developing full assessment and plan.

Responsible for performing all peer-peer interactions & prior authorizations with insurance companies regarding medication. advance imaging & surgical procedure denials (therefore specific medical knowledge & terminology were paramount, as well as rapport in reversing decisions).

Interfaced with all pharmaceutical and medical device representatives.

Fielded all incoming calls re: patients, post-op patients & potential patients (regarding everything from refills, medication therapeutic interchanges, questions regarding regenerative medicine, minimally invasive procedures, post-operative care, etc)

Dictated all patient care interaction to include office visits, initial consultations, complete history and physical exam, post-operative visits & wound care checks.

Placed pre-operative and surgical orders working closely with teams at both Skyline and STMT.

Developed post-operative care & instructions for all cervical and lumbar patients.

Reviewed all pre-operative laboratory results …initiating medication prior to surgery when necessary.

Administered PRP to patients wishing to pursue regenerative medicine

MEDICAL ASSISTANT March 2015 – July 2018

THAVC (The Heart & Vascular Clinic) Nashville, TN

Triage complete full review of systems and provide thorough physical exams on new and ongoing patients.

Review medications, labs, diagnostic tests to ensure appropriate collaboration among all treating physicians

Possess excellent interpersonal relationship skills and maintain a contagious positive outlook on TEAM work and my job

Responsible for all Cardiac Outpatient testing (Holters, ECATs, MCOTs)

Field &Address majority of incoming calls regarding patient medications, refills and overall health issues

Monitor, Regulate and Titrate patients Anticoagulant Therapy

Responsible for achieving prescription authorization for medications via peer-peer chart reviews and discussion

Facilitate prior authorizations for cardiac procedures (utilizing CPT & ICD-10 coding) via thorough chart/background review

Utilize Harris Caretracker EMR for medical record review, patient routing, correspondence, Rx, Cardiac Clearance and patient demographics

Provide all EKG and ETT monitoring and testing

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT- MEDICAL CONSULTAN January 2004 -August 2022

MMR INC. Chicago, IL (East Chicago)

Generated 46 % increase in new business contracts in 2013

Review patient charts thoroughly prior to dictating appropriate therapeutic discharge

Interact one on one with attending physician in order to comply with all hospital guidelines

Increased Gross Revenue 14.7% in operation cost

Facilitated and integrated EPIC computer system between hospitals and MMR Corporation

MEDICAL LIASON January 2010 - March 2012 Home Helpers Chicago, IL

Served as Chief Liaison between supervising specialized physicians, medical staff and home health patients

Specialized in home health care patients in need of OT, PT, Hospice and Home Nurse Training

Responsible for maintaining elite staffing in order to provide optimum home health service

Educated and ensured proper medication disbursement among home health RNs and care givers

Created a new program wherein home health caregivers were able to accrue hours towards obtaining associate level degrees pertaining to patient assistance

Implemented a training program for all new start home health caregivers

TERRITORY MANAGER - Institutional Sale March 2003 – Dec 2009

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Chicago, IL

Achieved and Attained formulary success in parenteral and oral sales (Zosyn, Protonix); over $2M sales growth annually

Institutional Accounts Rush Presbyterian, University of Chicago, St. Mary of Nazareth, St. Elizabeth, Lorreto, St.Anthony, Norwegian, MacNeal, and Loyola

Regional presenter on disease state management (to include Diabetes, HTN, Anxiety, Depression & IV Antibiotics)

Collaborated with Key Opinion Leaders earning attendance and participation at Several National Conference Meeting

Completed GI and Cardiology disease state certifications and preceptorships

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT- BOARD ELIGIBLE 1998 - 2003

Burke Medical Group Chicago, IL

Specialized in Women’s Health, Neurological Disorders, Anxiety, Depression and Diabetes

Assumed majority of clinical role as Supervising Physician was Chief of Staff of Hospital (St. James- Olympia Fields, IL)

Initiated and conducted educational programs for patients (focus on Diabetes, Anxiety & Depression)

Demonstrated thorough patient assessment

Displayed strong patient advocacy

Served as Lead Clinical Provider for Applewood Nursing Home

KINESIOLOGIST- Director of THE AMERICAN BACK CENTER 1994 - 1996

Rosenthal Clinic Chicago, IL

Performed all physical therapy modalities & educated patients with regards to home therapy programs

Specialized in VAX-D spinal decompression treatment

Represented ABC with various companies educating their work force on proper body mechanics

Increased VAX-D treatment awareness nationally (> 50%) within five months

EDUCATION

CCMA- VALEDICTORIAN Fortis Institute Nashville, TN 2015-2016

Bachelor of Science - Major (Physician Assistant Studies) 1996-1998

Chicago College of Medicine - Downers Grove, IL

Bachelor of Science - Major (Kinesiology); Minor (Psychology) 1988-1992

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI Recipient of Four-Year Athletic Scholarship (University of Michigan)

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