Ashley M. Pearson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
To apply my education and experience for the benefit of an organization that can use a hard-working, enthusiastic, and articulate young professional with a reputation for outstanding communication and organizational skills and the ability to learn quickly.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Transplant Financial Coordinator
Temple University Hospital
02.2015 - Current
- Provide assistance and support to administrative director for all transplant financial issues
- Provides support and/or absence coverage to transplant financial coordinators in one or more solid organ programs, including Heart, Lung, Kidney, Pancreas and Liver transplant.
- Meets weekly with Transplant Committee for financial updates. Provides education to transplant team.
- Provides assistance to patients, family members, external healthcare related companies, coworkers and other Health System departments to resolve billing issues/concerns.
- Refers to financial counseling
- Review financial report weekly to verify accuracy of patient records for transplant type, services and payer.
- Update appropriate billing information in TUP and TUHS financial systems using ICD-10 coding.
- Provides a full range of financial and insurance related services to patients and their families.
- Provides education to patients and families regarding financial considerations with transplant.
- Works closely with Transplant Social Worker to provide assistance and guidance to patients regarding options for meeting personal financial obligation.
- Obtain prior authorization for testing, medication and bloodwork.
Heart Transplant Support Coordinator
Temple University Hospital
07.2012 - 02.2015
- Organize charts for possible lung transplant patients
- Document patient’s data in computer system
- Scheduled and greet patients, answer telephones, purchase supplies, perform data entry related to billing and coding
- File department reports and documents
- Prepare power point presentations for department meeting
- Schedule patients weekly/annual appointments
- Obtain Prior Authorization for Diagnostic Testing
Secretary IV Sleep Disorder Center/LVRS
Temple University Hospital
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Schedule Patient for Sleep Studies
- Gather all the necessary paperwork and create charts for the patients
- Confirm patient appointments
- Order CPAP/BiPAP equipment and accessories patients’ use at home per physician’s prescription.
- Address non-medical basic questions
- Provide Outpatient Registration Department with all the necessary paperwork so the patient can be pre-registered
- Answer telephones
- File charts in their correct filing area
- Obtain insurance authorization if required by patients’ insurance
- Carry charts and supplies over to Sleep Room every afternoon (Jones Hall 2nd Floor)
- Notify technicians/manager as patients’ arrive in the department
- LVRS (Lung Volume Reduction Surgery)
Lung Transplant Support Coordinator Assistant
Temple University Hospital
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Organize charts for possible lung transplant patients
- Document patient’s data in computer system
- Scheduled and greet patients, answer telephones, purchase supplies, perform data entry related to billing and coding
- File department reports and documents
- Prepare power point presentations for department meetings
Administrative Assistant- Pulmonary Function Lab(Contractor)
Temple University Hospital
02.2008 - 09.2008
- File department reports and documents
- Medical billing for Pulmonary Function Lab and Bronchoscopy
- Schedule pulmonary function test
- Schedule physical examinations for current patients and walk-ins to measure oxygen levels
- Assist rehabilitating patients with physical examinations and monitor their oxygen levels
- Provide doctors with patient’s medical chart
- Document patient’s data in computer system
- Scheduled and greet patients, answer telephones, purchase supplies, perform data entry related to billing and coding
Undergraduate Admissions Office Assistant (Contractor)
Temple University
11.2007 - 02.2008
- Match the application and transcript with the coinciding person
- Process applications for admission, handled telephone, email, and in-person inquiries regarding college programs and/or services
- Ensure support documentation for transactions are received and filed
- Process refund requests, student enrollment verifications, chargeback acceptance letters and applications for graduation
- Receive and process admissions forms including initial registration, audits, credit/no credit, course repetitions, military tuition, fee deferments, and address changes
- Alphabetize and file all admissions forms including registration forms forwarded from education centers and instructors
- Respond to requests and inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and the general public
Kid’s Café
YMCA
08.2006 - 04.2007
- Assisted children with their homework assignments and other learning exercises while providing the one-on-one attention that they need
- Helped set tables and serve meals for all of the children in the program
- Assisted in the design and lead enrichment activities for the children and referred community resources to site directors to set up programs
- Served as a positive role model
- Enabled teens to sharpen both social and leadership skills advocated by the YMCA
- Conducted a range of activities that promote family involvement, membership, and relationship by design
- Followed center and Association policies and procedures for health and safety
- Assisted in the creation of member involvement opportunities for all participants
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Allen University
Columbia, South Carolina04.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, IDX, Power Point, PHS, VMAX, OTTR, EPIC
Timeline
Transplant Financial Coordinator
Temple University Hospital
02.2015 - Current
Heart Transplant Support Coordinator
Temple University Hospital
07.2012 - 02.2015
Secretary IV Sleep Disorder Center/LVRS
Temple University Hospital
08.2011 - 07.2012
Lung Transplant Support Coordinator Assistant
Temple University Hospital
09.2008 - 08.2011
Administrative Assistant- Pulmonary Function Lab(Contractor)
Temple University Hospital
02.2008 - 09.2008
Undergraduate Admissions Office Assistant (Contractor)
Temple University
11.2007 - 02.2008
Kid’s Café
YMCA
08.2006 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Allen University
Availability
November 2025-As soon as possible