Ashley Dobson

Assisted facial plastic surgeons during cosmetic and reconstructive procedures including facelifts and rhinoplasties.

• Prepared surgical suites by sterilizing instruments and ensuring adherence to OSHA standards.
• Monitored and recorded patient vitals before, during, and after procedures to ensure safety.
• Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care to promote optimal recovery.
• Maintained surgical documentation in EMR systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Managed surgical supplies inventory, proactively ordering and restocking materials as needed.
• Supported front desk operations with appointment scheduling and insurance verification.
• Facilitated pre-op skin preparation and post-op dressing changes following sterile techniques.
• Confirmed proper functioning of equipment prior to use in order to avoid complications during operations.
• Performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations to check patients' vitals and health status.

• Streamlined team management by delegating tasks and providing guidance for effective objective achievement.
• Identified issues and implemented practical solutions in fast-paced environments.
• Assisted in budgeting and financial management to enhance cost control and resource allocation.
• Facilitated seamless communication between staff and senior management to promote cohesive work culture.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and internal policies.
• Monitored employee attendance, timekeeping, and payroll records to maintain accuracy.
• Resolved conflicts among team members through effective mediation strategies.
• Communicated regularly with customers to gather insights into needs and preferences.
• Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.

• Demonstrated clinical proficiency in taking patient vital signs with a comforting bedside manner.
• Ensured accuracy and confidentiality in medical record-keeping and administrative tasks.
• Maintained sterile environments while demonstrating strong attention to detail in coding for billing.
• Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
• Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
• Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
• Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
• Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
• Administered medications under physician's supervision.