Karissa Mathias
@karissamathias
Experienced healthcare professional specializing in remote medical scheduling, documentation, and patient coordination.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated healthcare professional with over six years of experience supporting patients, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams. I specialize in remote documentation, appointment scheduling, EHR data management, and HIPAA-compliant communication to improve operational efficiency.
My background includes roles as a Medical Documentation Specialist, Certified Nurse Assistant and Phlebotomist, Certified Dental Assistant, and most recently Lead Independent Living Specialist. I have a track record of accurate, timely documentation across Epic, AthenaHealth, Cerner and Meditech, and I routinely coordinate care with providers, caregivers, and external agencies.
I bring compassionate patient support, strong time-management, and trauma-informed, person-centered approaches to every role. I am seeking remote Medical Scheduler or healthcare administrative opportunities where I can combine clinical knowledge and organizational skills to enhance patient care and continuity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Independent Living Specialist
Advantage Family Outreach & Foster Care
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Coordinate healthcare, vocational, and support services for clients, ensuring timely appointments and continuity of care; maintain confidential case documentation and prepare monthly progress reports to support client stability and regulatory compliance.
Medical Documentation Specialist
Nuance Communications / Cognizant
Jun 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Partnered with physicians to document patient encounters accurately in EHRs, managing high volumes of confidential data and ensuring timely entry to support coordinated care and scheduling efficiency.
OCCertified Nursing Assistant
OSU Medical Center
Aug 2018 - Sep 2021 (3 years 1 month)
Supported nursing teams with patient care, specimen collection, and intake documentation; monitored vitals and communicated clinical updates to interdisciplinary staff in behavioral health and high-acuity settings.
Certified Dental Assistant
Hilliard Pediatric Dentistry
Oct 2016 - Aug 2018 (1 year 10 months)
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments, assisted in pediatric procedures under IV sedation, and managed radiographs and sterilization to ensure patient safety and positive family communication.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
South-Western Career Academy
Certificate, Dental Assisting
2016 - 2016
Completed a certified Dental Assisting program at South-Western Career Academy in 2016.
Central Crossing High School
High School Diploma, General Education
2016 - 2016
Graduated with a High School Diploma from Central Crossing High School in 2016.
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