Ashleigh Olson
Bloomsburg,PA
Summary
Patient-focused healthcare professional currently working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical setting. Known for strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly in high demand environments. Brings a solid foundation in biomedical sciences, effective communication skills, and a commitment to safe, efficient care delivery. Actively preparing for a future career as a Physician Assistant with a strong interest in hands-on clinical practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Geisinger Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
- Provide direct patient care and clinical support, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, medication histories, and documenting in the electronic health record.
- Assist with clinical procedures such as EKGs, specimen collection, wound care, and minor in-office procedures.
- Prepare and administer medications per policy (non-IV) and complete ordered tests and treatments.
- Support clinic operations through scheduling, referrals, patient communication, exam room turnover, instrument sterilization, and infection control.
Clerical Laboratory Assistant
Mount Nittany Medical Center
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Receive, label, and process patient specimens for diagnostic testing in compliance with lab protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, phlebotomists, and lab technologists.
- Centrifuge, aliquot, and route specimens to internal departments or reference labs.
- Enter data into LIS, resolve order discrepancies, and communicate with clinical teams.
- Uphold HIPAA, infection control, and biohazard safety standards in a high-volume clinical environment.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
Specimen Processor
UPMC Altoona Regional Health
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Logged and prepared biological samples for analysis; maintained labeling accuracy and specimen integrity.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, phlebotomists, and lab technologists to ensure efficient sample flow.
- Performed clerical tasks and supported diagnostic testing operations with attention to detail.
Office Manager
Old Town Postal & Blueprint
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed customer PO boxes, distributed mail, and tracked payments for private clients.
- Printed and organized construction blueprints for local contractors and walk-in clients.
- Answered phones, maintained financial logs, organized filing systems, and supported daily business operations.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Health Sciences Pre-PA
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg02.2026
IGETC Certification for Transfer - Biology, General Studies
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA01.2022
Skills
- Apply advanced medical terminology in clinical documentation
- Operate efficiently within EHR systems (Sunquest, MediTech, Epic)
- Provide clerical and administrative support
- Manage phone and electronic device communication
- Navigate and utilize Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Geisinger Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
Clerical Laboratory Assistant
Mount Nittany Medical Center
02.2023 - 08.2025
Specimen Processor
UPMC Altoona Regional Health
06.2022 - 02.2023
Office Manager
Old Town Postal & Blueprint
09.2021 - 03.2022
IGETC Certification for Transfer - Biology, General Studies
Antelope Valley College
Bachelors of Science - Health Sciences Pre-PA
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania