Emma Ritz

Experience

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  YMCA of the North Shore

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

  Maintained continuous surveillance of patrons, performed rescues in times of emergency, demonstrated leadership in training, and taught swim lessons to ages 3-80.

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  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  Sept 2016 - May 2019

  Facilitated outreach events through the Counseling Center on campus. Some topics that were covered included mental health, stress management, and academic success. I was able to enhance my communication and helping skills through this internship. Assisted students with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and osteogenesis imperfecta. Helped students with activities of daily living including getting out of bed, showering, and eating. Studied the effects of exercise, diet, and stress management on cancer and multiple sclerosis patients. Completed transcriptions, data imputing, and interviews. Provided immediate first aide when hockey players got injured. Performed all rehab on athletes with acute and chronic injuries.

  • Counseling Center Paraprofessional

    Jan 2018 - May 2019

  • Personal Care Assistant

    Apr 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Research Assistant

    Aug 2015 - May 2018

  • Athletic Trainer

    Sept 2016 - May 2017
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  Graymont Medical

  May 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Managed Orthotic Fitters, ensured the Fitter is appropriately fitting and positively interacting with patients.• First point of contact for NorthShore University HealthSystem’s clinical staff. • Assessed inventory stock daily by maintaining sufficient stock and streamlined inventory to stay within budgetary limits.• Provided clinical treatment to patients which included casting, splinting, and bracing with DME products. • Ensured all necessary documentation and prior authorization is obtained per payer's requirements. Show less

  • DME Program Manager

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Certified Orthotic Fitter (CFo)

    May 2019 - Nov 2019
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  CancerIQ

  Dec 2020 - Jan 2025

  • Senior Implementation Manager

    Nov 2022 - Jan 2025

  • Senior Product Specialist

    Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Product Specialist

    Dec 2020 - Nov 2021
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  Ambry Genetics

  Jan 2025 - now

  Clinical Product Specialist