Kellie Matheney

Medical Assistant with extensive expertise spanning over 30 years, proficient in-patient care, lab testing, and inventory management. Demonstrates exceptional skills in customer service and team collaboration, with a strong clinical background and adaptability across various healthcare settings. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and supporting medical teams through efficient use of EHR systems and continuous professional development.

Medical Assistant at St. Jude Providence Palliative Care (2025-04 – Present)

I am responsible for patient care, trained in the front and back office. I am also familiar with the process of submitting DME referrals as well as scheduling urgent patient appointments. I am also currently upholding the position of safety captain.

Medical Assistant at Hoag Medical Group (2017-04 – 2025)

• Manage patient check-ins and schedule appointments efficiently.
• Conduct vital checks and administer injections with precision.
• Prepare and maintain surgical trays and ensure room cleanliness.
• Process prior authorizations for prescriptions accurately.
• Perform diagnostic tests and maintain lab equipment quality.
• Manage diverse medical tasks: patient check-ins, vital checks, injections, lab testing. Ensure smooth operations through efficient scheduling and insurance prep.
• Support concierge doctors by handling calls and coordinating patient care. Prepare surgical trays, conduct patient education, and maintain clean, well-stocked rooms.
• Perform and analyze various tests: UA, influenza, strep, and pregnancy. Conduct quality control on lab equipment, ensuring accurate results for patient care.
• Streamline prior authorization process for prescription refills, enhancing medication access. Adapt to evolving roles, from front office to back-office duties.
• Assess the needs of new and established patients, providing personalized care. Manage heavy call volume, ensuring clear communication and patient satisfaction.
• Streamline patient care processes, from check-ins to lab testing, ensuring efficient operations and accurate medical support in a fast-paced environment.

Medical Assistant/Office Manager at Dr. Michael Waldman (2012-08 – 2017-04)

Responsible for assistance where necessary across the team and making sure the day-to-day operations of the office run smoothly. I trained and helped assist with both front and back-office duties such as heavy phones, scheduling patients, rooming/ vital check, EKG, spirometry, injections, bandaging, supply ordering and inventory, billing and training for others on computer skills. I am highly competent in high stress situations and able to multitask in order to get things done.

Medical Assistant at Talbert/Healthcare Partners (2009 – 2012)

I worked as a back office medical assistant implementing all my skills. I worked in Internal Medicine and in Pediatrics. I also took pride in being assigned and helping to provide all patients 65 and up for their annual physicals capturing and including all Quality Measures required. This includes calling, scheduling, huddling with each physician along with carrying out their plan of treatment.

Medical Assistant at Dr. Salma Aiz (2007 – 2009)

Working in both the front and back office. My job included vital checks, rooming, and limited X-Ray, and film development. I assisted in wound care, suture removal, injections, supply ordering, and inventory. I assisted in many office procedures and minor surgeries. I was also in charge of implementing advertisements for the doctor, including but not limited to schools and local colleges for foot and ankle sport injuries.

Medical Assistant at West Coast Podiatry Foot and Ankle (2005 – 2007)

Worked in both the back and front office, heavy phones, scheduling, filing, insurance verification, collections, chart prep and light billing. I also limited X-Ray and film development and all venipuncture for all preops. This also included setting up procedures and using the autoclave daily to clean instruments.

Medical Assistant at Dr. Misty Rydelski/Dr. Cathrine Lawson (1999 – 2005)

Back office, daily blood draws, injections, EKG, sterile and nonsterile set up and assistance with procedures. Vital checks, bandaging, and wound care. Front office, Heavy phones, chart prep, light billing, patient refills and filling. Implemented paperless office with ALTER EHR/EMR program. Scanned all patient records into the system and filed into an appropriate area of chart, as well as learn the program.

Certificate in Medical Assisting – Bryan University (1992)

High School Diploma – Laurel High School (1987)

associate's degree – Golden west College (2024 – 2028)