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Ashley Owen

Kalamazoo,MI
Ashley Owen

Summary

Organized and dependable healthcare professional adept at building relationships, resolving complex issues and managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Great team player comfortable thriving in fast-paced environments. Accomplished in workflow optimization, resulting in increased productivity, maintaining business integrity and quality of service.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

Bronson Healthgroup
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Medical Assistant
09.2021 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens, averaging 10 patients per day.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Used EPIC EMR system to record patient data and communicate with patients and other members of healthcare teams

Great Lakes Orthodontics
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Orthodontic Clinician
07.2019 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
  • Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
  • Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
  • Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Managed workflow for 7 clinicians and 1 provider seeing 175+ patients per day, averaging ~25 patients per clinician.

Ashley's Pet Care
Kalamazoo Area, Michigan

Small Business Owner- Pet Care Provider
01.2017 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Communicated with clients about schedules, requirements and animal personalities.
  • Exercised dogs on leads and at dog parks.
  • Maintained relationships with local veterinarians in case of emergencies.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
  • Handled administrative work such as answering telephones and scheduling appointments for visits.
  • Worked with 6+ animals each day to provide skilled grooming and exercise services
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Outlined finances, goals and daily operations of company in detailed business plans.

Education

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
, Kalamazoo, MI

Associate of Applied Science from General Health Studies
05.2023

Ross Medical Education Center
, Portage

Medical Assistant Certification from Medical Assisting
09.2015

Skills

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • EMR Systems
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Inter-department Collaboration
  • Diversity Understanding
  • Medical Records and Documentation
  • Medical Terminology Expertise
  • Strong Planning Skills
  • Data Research and Analysis

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Bronson Healthgroup
09.2021 - 02.2022

Orthodontic Clinician

Great Lakes Orthodontics
07.2019 - 05.2020

Small Business Owner- Pet Care Provider

Ashley's Pet Care
01.2017 - 08.2019

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Associate of Applied Science from General Health Studies

Ross Medical Education Center

Medical Assistant Certification from Medical Assisting
Ashley Owen