KANEISHA GASTON
Technology Transfer Specialist-Program Manager
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Technology Transfer Specialist
Morehouse School of Medicine
- Manages TA (technical assistance) for interdisciplinary teams and collaborates with over 20 national-level organizations to develop action plans and goals to achieve program objectives
- Partners with licensed clinicians and other health professionals providing treatment services to evaluate, provide surveillance, and program support effectiveness for initiatives and interventions
- Facilitate development of cooperative research and development agreements with businesses and academia
- Collaborate with other Regional TTCs to identify evidence-based materials, resources, and consultants to leverage the unique capabilities of each
- Provides substance use prevention and treatment services specializing in opioids.
Patient Access Representative
Well Star Sylvan Grove Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Perform registration, admission, pre-admission, reception, and discharge functions for all patients having services rendered throughout the healthcare system
- Obtaining complete and accurate patient demographic information, selecting the correct insurance plan and enter information completely and accurately
- Appropriately interpret physician orders, medical terminology and insurance cards while maintaining superior service excellence.
Contact Tracer Student Intern
COVID, Public Health
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Call close contacts of newly diagnosed COVID-19 patients, inform them about testing options and requirements for quarantine
- Collect and enter information about the symptoms, needs, and other required data into the State database system
- Track daily and weekly progress of cases contacted successfully, and patients and contacts referred to social support systems.
Education
College Preparatory Diploma -
Spalding High School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Alabama State University
08.2012 - 12.2016
Mercer University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Skills
Analytical reasoning
Computer Skills
Training and Development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Data Management
MS Office
Self-Motivated
Research program planning
Data collection and organization
Data analysis
Research implementation
Quantitative analysis
Timeline
Mercer University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Contact Tracer Student Intern
COVID, Public Health
05.2020 - 10.2020
Patient Access Representative
Well Star Sylvan Grove Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Alabama State University
08.2012 - 12.2016
Technology Transfer Specialist
Morehouse School of Medicine
College Preparatory Diploma -
Spalding High School