Ashley Mefford
Lawrenceburg,KY
Summary
Effective at setting up as many as 80 weekly procedures for 1-2 surgeons in a busy Gastroenterology practice. Well-versed in checking coverage, obtaining authorizations and collecting payments.
Attentive Surgery Scheduler familiar with ICD-10 coding. Skilled in organizing paperwork, sterilizing tools and coordinating supplies. Works well in fast-paced administrative environments focused on maintaining smooth and efficient scheduling services.
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Tech
Baptist Health Lexington
05.2014 - Current
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
MA/Surgery Scheduler/Referral Coordinator
Georgetown Community Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Took pre-operative orders from surgeons and anesthesiologists for smooth operation planning.
- Updated daily operating room calendars with accurate appointment schedules.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Called in patients prep kits for surgery.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to cardiologist.
- Trained and supervised new cardiac monitor technicians on best practices and safety measures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions.
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
- Made patient charts and referrals for outpatient care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frankfort High School
Frankfort, KY06.2005
Skills
- Healthy Meal Preparation
- Patient Education
- Feeding Assistance
- Infection Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Observation
- Catheter Care
- Professionalism
- Organizational Skills
- Medical Terminology
- CPR/AED
Timeline
MA/Surgery Scheduler/Referral Coordinator
Georgetown Community Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2023
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 10.2021
Patient Care Tech
Baptist Health Lexington
05.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Frankfort High School