Samantha Hoxie Marek has over 15 years of experience as a certified prosthetist and mastectomy fitter. She has worked at Hanger Clinic for over 10 years, most recently as the Clinic Manager where she oversaw daily operations and achieved high compliance ratings. She is passionate about providing excellent care to patients affected by limb loss and mastectomy.

1. Samantha Hoxie Marek
643 Carriage Hill Lane, Sugar Grove, IL 60554  630-508-7977  samdorhox@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Certified Prosthetist with fifteen years of experience in providing a high standard of care to a variety of
patients affected by limb loss and mastectomy. Care settings included skilled nursing facilities, inpatient
hospitals, and office based practice. High-performing manager with a proven record of exemplary
documentation and a deep understanding of insurance and compliance regulations. Passionate about creating
long lasting relationships with patients.
Education
08/1999 to 05/2003 University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, IL
 Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology
01/2004 to 05/2004 Northwestern University Chicago, IL
 Certificate of Prosthetics
Professional Certifications and Licensure
American Board of Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics
 Certified Prosthetist: 2007
 Certified Fitter-Mastectomy: 2009
State of Illinois Division of Professional Regulation
 Licensed Prosthetist
Industry Certifications
Camp
 Orthotic Fitter
Ossur
 Microprocessor Knee and Feet
 Triton Systems
Ottobock
 Microprocessor Knee and Feet
 Michelangelo System
Touch Bionics
 “I-limb” Technology
Trulife
 Custom Breast Prosthesis

2. Experience
Hanger Clinic
Clinic Manager 05/2014 to 02/2015 Elgin, IL
 Managed daily office operations and achieved high staff morale and retention through proactive supervisory
practices, effective communication, and supporting a collaborative work environment.
 Managed employee and patient complaint resolution program.
 Supervised annual inventory.
 Administered facility financial management system including budgeting, accounts payable/receivable,
forecasting and weekly/monthly reporting.
 Achieved highest market wide compliance achievement rating with Hanger Direct System.
 Managed facility compliance with Medicare and Medicaid applicable laws and regulations.
 Coordinated Strategic Plan to achieve operational goals and targets.
 Managed facility Patient Satisfaction Program.
 Maintained all liaison relationships with referral sources to assure continuity of patient care.
Certified Prosthetist 09/2007 to 02/2015 Elgin, IL
 Prescribed, provided, and maintained appropriate prosthetic device to each individual patient.
 Provided patient education.
 Supervised Prosthetic Residents.
 Coordinated patient/ family needs assessments and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plans.
 Conducted patient case conferences and hospital and referral office in-service training programs for
physicians, nurses, case managers, and physical therapists.
 Participated in company sponsored Clinician Development Program as faculty.
 Five year visiting lecturer for the Elgin Community College Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
Certified Mastectomy Fitter 01/2009 to 02/2015 Elgin, IL
 Provided treatment to breast cancer patients, including evaluation of patient care needs, prioritizing
treatment plans, and conducting patient education.
 Maintained and improved mastectomy inventory by administering a materials management program.
 Served as one of three offices to expand its service area to include Chicagoland and Wisconsin patient
markets.
Staff Prosthetist 04/2006 to 09/2007 Elgin, IL
02/2006 to 04/2006 Oakbrook Terrace, IL
 All duties performed as Certified Prosthetist but privileged under the Certified Prosthetists of the
office.
Prosthetic Resident 02/2005 to 02/2006 Oakbrook Terrace, IL
 Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
 As 4th quarter resident, independently evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and
maintained patient flow.
 Rotated throughout the Chicago Market to train under all the Certified Prosthetists.
 Participated in case studies and presentations.
Office Administrator 05/2000 to 02/2005 Oakbrook Terrace, IL
 Scheduled patient appointments for several clinicians.
 Trained new employees on multiple billing programs and data entry software.
 Managed medical billing and appeals for all private insurance, Medicare, and Illinois Medicaid.