Christa Priest
Reading
Summary
Detail-oriented professional combining healthcare and underwriting expertise, with hands-on experience as a medical assistant and in insurance underwriting processes. Skilled in interpreting clinical information, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
Reading
11.2024 - Current
- Maintain accurate medical records using electronic health record systems.
- Assist in patient examinations and document medical histories.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and medical supplies.
- Communicate effectively with patients to address concerns and inquiries.
Certified Medical Assistant
Commonwealth Health
Wilkes-Barre
01.2017 - 06.2022
- Medical Assistant with extensive experience supporting physicians in general surgery, trauma, and orthopedics. Highly skilled in patient assessment, clinical procedures, patient education, and coordinating multidisciplinary care. Proficient in electronic medical record, clinical documentation and managing fast-paced outpatient and surgical settings.
- Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, compassionate patient care, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to build trusting relationships with patients and healthcare teams.
Underwriter - Workers Compensation
Lackawanna Insurance Group
Wilkes-Barre
01.1997 - 06.2016
- Underwrote renewals by reviewing premium history, claims history and company financial condition to determine action.
- Determined level of acceptable risk by reviewing applications for coverage and loss control reports.
- Developed and maintained underwriting guidelines for various insurance products.
- Mentored junior underwriters on effective risk evaluation techniques and processes.
- Reviewed claims history to identify trends and potential issues in policies.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Allied Medical
09-1990
Skills
- electronic health records
- medical documentation
- claims evaluation
- multidisciplinary coordination
- team collaboration
- strong organizational skills
- problem solving
- effective communication
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Commonwealth Health
01.2017 - 06.2022
Underwriter - Workers Compensation
Lackawanna Insurance Group
01.1997 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Allied Medical