Melissa Burke

A proven leader with a strong background in staff mentorship and patient education, currently expanding expertise into personal training, nutrition coaching, and group exercise to deliver comprehensive health and wellness solutions.

Clinical Medical Assistant Instructor - Watertown High School - Watertown, MA

(2023-02)

• Lead the Chapter 74 CTE program, teaching clinical and administrative procedures.
• Supervise and mentor students in clinical settings to ensure best practices in patient care.
• Prepare future medical assistants for the CCMA certification exam.

CCMA – Team Lead (Cardiology) - Mystic Healthcare Family Medicine - Medford, MA

(2019-01 - 2023-02)

• Conducted specialized clinical tests including EKGs, stress testing, and spirometry.
• Administered medications and vaccines while maintaining rigorous logs.
• Managed patient care coordination, including referrals and prior authorizations.
• Mentored and trained new staff to uphold clinic standards.

Medical Assistant - Newton-Wellesley Cardiology - Newton, MA

(2016-07 - 2019-01)

• Performed patient triage, recorded vital signs, and reconciled medications.
• Conducted EKGs and ensured all procedures met insurance compliance standards.

Managed Care Specialist / Clinical Scheduler - All Care VNA - Lynn, MA

(2009-03 - 2017-04)

• Managed insurance benefit verification and clinical documentation under HIPAA standards.

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting - Penn Foster College (2025-04)