Amanda Gollaz
@amandagollaz
Dedicated Medical Education Program Specialist with strong organizational skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a Medical Education Program Specialist with extensive experience in managing resident training and education. Currently, I work at Advocate Lutheran General, where I oversee the residency management database, ensuring that all onboarding paperwork is processed efficiently and accurately. My role involves facilitating communication between program leadership and residents, which has honed my skills in coordination and administration.
Previously, I served as a Residency Program Coordinator in various medical specialties, where I coordinated recruitment processes, maintained accreditation documentation, and organized educational events. My background in healthcare administration is complemented by my academic achievements, including a Master of Science degree that has equipped me with advanced communication and critical thinking skills. I am passionate about supporting medical education and enhancing the training experience for residents.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Education Program Specialist
Advocate Lutheran General
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Manages resident training, education, and required documentation in the electronic residency management database Medhub. Enters resident assignment schedules in the residency management database and updates as changes are made to ensure accuracy.
Residency Program Coordinator-OBGYN
Saint Alexius Medical Center
Jul 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 8 months)
Coordinated the resident recruitment process including offerings to prospective applicants in ERAS, screening applications, arranging interviews, and participating in the selection of candidates for the rank list. Performed administrative functions for residents and faculty including attending meetings, composing, and distributing meeting minutes.
Residency Program Coordinator-Emergency Medicine
Resurrection Medical Center
Jun 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Maintained personnel records, curriculum documentation, accreditation documentation and reports, WebADS, credentialing documents, residents off site credentialing, conference presentations, and all required rotation documentation. Coordinated special events, educational functions, and recruitment events.
Patient Service Representative II
Macneal Hospital
Feb 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 6 months)
Connected meaningfully with patients regarding appointments and answering questions about their care including billing information, referrals, and requests. Accurately entered patient information into EMR Athena/EPIC software.
Marketing/Social Media Intern
By Your Side Autism Therapy Services
Nov 2018 - Jan 2019 (2 months)
Conducted research for potential new partners using internet forums, email, social media, and phone calls. Assisted with outreach and event preparations to promote the organization.
Copy Editor
Saint Xavier University
Aug 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 9 months)
Proofread all articles that ran in The Xavierite newspaper office following AP style. Utilized InDesign to layout articles for publication.
Sales Manager
The Limited
Oct 2012 - Jan 2017 (4 years 3 months)
Met and exceeded sales goals set by management by ensuring clients' needs. Recruited and trained new associates on general policies and procedures.
Education
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Purdue University
Master of Science, Science and Communications
Furthered education and developed advanced skills in writing, public speaking, and media strategy. Gained a deeper understanding of effective communication in a professional setting.
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts
Activities and societies: Copy Editor- Work Study: Proofread articles for The Xavierite newspaper, ensuring AP style compliance. Assisted staff with writing and style, and utilized InDesign for article layout. Demonstrated strong attention to detail and applied time management and organizational skills.
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