Ashleigh Chojnowski
Howell,MI
Summary
Seasoned Secretary with several years of experience in high-volume office settings. Strong regulatory knowledge, multitasking abilities, and independent thinking skills devoted to enhancing team performance. Well-organized and hardworking with adaptability and responsiveness for changing demands.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Warden Secretary
Michigan Department of Corrections
Whitmore Lake, MI
04.2021 - Current
- Prepares documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Answers incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
- Processes invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
- Maintains filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Sorts mail and distributes it to appropriate personnel or departments within the organization.
- Assists with special projects or tasks related to departmental functions upon request.
- Creates agendas and took minutes during meetings, distributed notes in a timely manner afterwards.
- Developed an efficient document tracking system which allowed quick access to all necessary paperwork.
- Orders supplies as needed; tracks inventory levels and places orders with vendors when necessary.
- Performs data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Manages calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the office.
- Creates and updated spreadsheets to track and report data.
Panel Coordinator
IHA Brighton Family Care
Brighton, MI
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Identifies 'Gaps in Care', creates spreadsheets, data entry, drafting of letters, research of insurance guidelines, reaching out to patients to help them meet their gaps in care
- Back up Medical Assistant when needed.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress on various projects for upper-level management review.
- Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Program Assistant - Logistics Section Chief
Michigan Public Health Institute Affiliate-Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Lansing, MI
02.2013 - 02.2018
- Scheduling of appointments/meetings/car usage, inventory and meeting scheduling
- Travel booking for air and ground
- Coordinate travel accommodations and logistical needs for employees on trips for state office
- Update documents/manuals and outlook calendars on a statewide level
- Customer service and technical support for the MI TRAIN website
- 24/7 On call for community and statewide emergency/crisis management situation.
- Assisted in the coordination of program activities and resources, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and providing administrative support.
- Provided technical assistance to program participants by responding to inquiries via phone or email.
- Maintained detailed records of all program activities, data collection, and evaluation results.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth delivery of services for program participants.
- Organized special events such as conferences, workshops, training sessions. for program participants.
- Created informational materials about programs and services available to the public.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to provide updates on individual projects and assist colleagues with any issues they may have encountered during their work.
- Assisted management with planning and logistics for program activities.
- Produced well-written, comprehensive reports and documents.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings and travel arrangements for staff.
Medical Assistant
Meridian Primary Care
Okemos, MI
12.2011 - 01.2013
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Medical Receptionist
Lansing Neurosurgery
Lansing, MI
03.2009 - 11.2011
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Scheduled patient appointments, verifying accuracy of appointment times with providers.
- Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
- Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
- Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
- Provided support to clinical staff during patient visits, including rooming patients, collecting vital signs and documenting chief complaints.
- Performed data entry tasks related to billing and collections procedures.
- Processed referrals for specialist care when requested by physicians or patients.
- Maintained supply inventory for office area, ordering items as needed and stocking shelves.
Education
FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 Certifications -
01.2013
Medical Assistant Certification -
Ross Medical Education Center
Lansing, MI01.2005
High School Diploma -
Ovid-Elsie High School
Elsie, MI05-2001
Skills
- Security Protocols
- Workplace Safety
- Decision-Making
- Time management abilities
- Schedule Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Deputy Warden Secretary
Michigan Department of Corrections
04.2021 - Current
Panel Coordinator
IHA Brighton Family Care
02.2018 - 03.2021
Program Assistant - Logistics Section Chief
Michigan Public Health Institute Affiliate-Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
02.2013 - 02.2018
Medical Assistant
Meridian Primary Care
12.2011 - 01.2013
Medical Receptionist
Lansing Neurosurgery
03.2009 - 11.2011
FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 Certifications -
Medical Assistant Certification -
Ross Medical Education Center
High School Diploma -
Ovid-Elsie High School
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