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Kelsey Grijalva

@kelseygrijalva

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Experienced Certified Medical Assistant and patient coordinator seeking full-time remote healthcare role.

El Salvador

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What I'm looking for

I seek a full-time remote role where I can apply 18 years of clinical and coordination experience to improve patient flow, manage prior authorizations, and support providers.

I am a Certified Medical Assistant with 18 years' clinical and patient-coordination experience across internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, and bariatrics. I have performed diagnostic testing (EMG, EKG), recorded patient histories, administered medications, and supported physicians directly.

As a patient coordinator for a bariatric clinic, I managed referrals, submitted and tracked prior authorizations, presented weekly patient loads to the team, and followed up with patients to keep them on track for surgical and insurance requirements. I have also handled scheduling, insurance forms, prescription authorizations, and patient education.

I am an American citizen recently relocated to El Salvador and seeking a full-time remote position I can perform from home, bringing strong clinical skills, administrative reliability, and a patient-centered approach to improve care coordination and outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Patient Coordinator

Oregon Bariatric - PeaceHealth

Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)

Managed patient care plans and referrals for bariatric surgical cases, submitted and monitored prior authorizations, and communicated with patients to maintain insurance eligibility and surgical readiness.

Patient Coordination Prior Authorizations Referral Management Communicates With Patients EHR

Certified Medical Assistant

Oregon Cardiology - PeaceHealth

Jan 2014 - Jan 2022 (8 years)

Performed clinical and administrative CMA duties including recording medical histories and vitals, administering EKGs, processing prescription refills, and preparing exam rooms to support cardiology providers.

Medical Records Prescription Refills Office Administration

Server / Hostess

Giant Burger

Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)

Delivered customer service, took orders, handled payments, prepared and served food and beverages, and maintained dining area cleanliness to ensure positive guest experiences.

Customer Service Order Taking Cash Handling Food Service POS Cleaning

EMG Tech / CMA

Oregon Medical Group - Neurology

Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)

Conducted EMG testing, scheduled appointments, submitted prior authorizations for tests, and performed CMA duties including patient intake and recordkeeping to support neurology diagnostics.

EMG Testing Prior Authorizations Patient Scheduling Clinical Documentation Diagnostic Testing

Certified Medical Assistant

Oak Street Medical

Jan 2005 - Jan 2011 (6 years)

Provided comprehensive CMA support including patient interviews, vital signs, medication administration assistance, scheduling, and general office duties to facilitate primary care operations.

Patient Intake Vital Signs Sterilization Scheduling Clinical Support Office Administration

Hostess / Server

Chapala Mexican Restaurant

Jan 2000 - Jan 2005 (5 years)

Greeted and seated guests, managed reservations and rotations, took orders, served food and beverages, and performed prep and cleaning duties to support restaurant operations.

Seating Management Order Entry Food Service Cash Handling Cleaning