Marcella Marcus

Highly motivated, independent worker with 10+ years of healthcare experience. Offering advanced knowledge and experience in clinical, medical, pharmaceutical and laboratory sciences with the ability to rapidly assimilate specific and detailed knowledge in these areas. Energetic and detail-oriented with proven success analyzing medical data to provide support for healthcare professionals.

Strong communication skills with the capability of conveying complex scientific concepts fluently to any audience. Looking forward to being a part of a team working toward making a positive impact.

Operations Coordinator/Manager - Thrival Energy - Scottsdale, Az

(2023-10)

• Establish project plans, engage team members, engage in client proposal development
• Engage with clients for project onboarding meetings, oversee the implementation of work done by partners, ensuring that activities production schedules and client expectations are met
• Work with internal groups and partners to ensure successful implementation/integration processes

Office Coordinator - Living Inline Association - Phoenix, Az

(2022-07)

• Ensuring office operations are completed efficiently adding maximum value to the organization
• Supporting doctors with various administrative tasks (disseminating correspondence, client coordination etc)
• Identifying administrative needs and developing appropriate solutions and/or recommendations

Scientific Support Consultant - Doctor's Data - St. Charles, Il

(2016-05 - 2017-11)

• Serving as a scientific and clinical liaison for clients and internal colleagues
• Providing medical education and training for physician clients
• Educating physicians on lab result interpretation and treatment options
• Offering educational support to laboratory staff, client services, and sales & marketing departments

Healthcare Assistant - Four Seasons Home Healthcare - Morton Grove, Il

(2015-11 - 2018-02)

• Communicating with healthcare providers regarding patient care/treatment plan
• Arranging diagnostic tests per physician orders; communicating test results with physicians, patients/caregivers, and allied healthcare professionals
• Chart auditing per Medicare regulations

Molecular Biology Research Assistant - Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago, Il

(2010-05 - 2012-07)

Studying photosensitive and fluorescent properties of red-light photoreceptive bacteria for possible future use as fluorescent markers in mammalian tissue

• Methods utilized: site-directed mutagenesis, PCR, protein expression and purification, spectrophotometry, protein crystallization, x-ray crystallography, bacterial transformation, transfection, gel purification, SDS-PAGE, DNA gel electrophoresis

Regional Sales Representative – Ophthalmic Division - Akorn Pharmaceuticals - Lake Forest, Il

(2008-09 - 2009-06)

• Creating and executing an efficient sales plan for assigned territory
• Proficiently promoting and communicating Akorn product line
• Maintaining intelligible client records to match future needs and sales potentials

Ophthalmic Technician/Assistant - Illinois Retina Associates - Skokie, Il

(2006-08 - 2009-09)

• Obtaining patient medical and social history, preparing patients for medical examinations, performing medical diagnostic tests, phlebotomy, preparing patients and assisting physicians with office surgical procedures, performing initial post-op assessment before examination by physician, preparing surgical arrangements
• Meeting with pharmaceutical reps and conveying information to physicians
• Helping patients understand and comply with medical treatment plan
• Medical Transcription

Masters of Science - Medical Sciences - Mississippi College (2013-08)

Bachelors of Science - Biology - DePaul University (2006-08)