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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Columbia, South Carolina
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