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Fanny Santiago

@fannysantiago

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Dedicated medical assistant with expertise in patient care and support.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to grow in patient care and contribute to a supportive healthcare team.

I am a dedicated medical assistant currently pursuing my Master's in Clinical Psychology at Roosevelt University, expected to graduate in December 2025. My academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Integrated Health Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where I concentrated on Behavioral Sciences. I also hold a Phlebotomy Technician Certification from MedCerts, which has equipped me with essential skills in patient care and laboratory procedures.

In my current role at the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, I excel in patient management, including rooming patients, verifying medical histories, and preparing them for various procedures. My experience spans multiple medical settings, including The Pain Center of Illinois and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, where I honed my skills in clinical lab assistance and patient interaction. I am fluent in Spanish, which allows me to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Medical Assistant

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Illinois Bone and Joint Institute

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Room patients, verify medical history, and draw medications for injections. Take patient vitals, ensure discharge readiness, and schedule appointments for injections, follow-ups, and surgeries. Obtain blood thinner clearance from cardiologists and draw blood for tests and Platelet-rich plasma therapy.

Patient Rooming Medication Drawing Scheduling Blood Thinner Clearance Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy MRI Pre Approval

Medical Assistant

The Pain Center of Illinois & Illinois Back and Neck

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Room patients, gather past medical history, and set up appointments for clinic, injection, and surgeries. Prepare patients for surgeries by taking vitals, changing gowns, and connecting to EKG if needed. Start IVs for injections and surgeries and assist in the OR as a circulator.

Patient Rooming Appointment Setting IV Insertion OR Assistance Post Op Assistance Medication Management

Clinical Lab Assistant

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years)

Receive, process, and determine accurate destination for specimens. Contact nurses and doctors regarding specimen qualifications and problem-solve misplaced or incorrectly ordered specimens. Identify specimens with labels and requisitions.

Specimen Destination Determination Problem Solving Patient Assurance