Ashley Shoemaker
Kent,OH
Summary
Seasoned Program Coordinator with broad-ranging expertise in operations management and financial administration. Highly skilled in overseeing budget planning and championing strategic visions. Committed to driving teams toward success and sustaining organizational missions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator
SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM
Akron, Ohio
02.2009 - Current
- Company Overview: WEIGHT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
- Perform chart reviews and enter data into the national data registry in an accurate and timely manner
- Assist with data extraction from the national data registry for the purpose of research and quality improvement efforts
- Assist with the data analysis needs of the department by providing descriptive statistics for the Annual Outcomes Report
- Assist with implementing annual QI initiatives
- Keeps staff updated on the latest ACS and MBSAQIP accreditation guidelines and requirements
- Attend monthly MBSAQIP webinars
- WEIGHT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
Medical Assistant
Reproductive Gynecology, Inc
Akron, Ohio
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Ran clinic for 3 physicians
- Filled out FMLA paperwork
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Patient Liaison
Dr. Dennis McCluskey and Associates
Mogadore, Ohio
07.2004 - 11.2008
- Greeted and welcomed patients, family members, and visitors to the hospital.
- Assisted in providing a positive patient experience by attending to their needs and inquiries promptly.
- Provided information on medical treatments, procedures, and services available at the hospital.
- Acted as a liaison between patients and healthcare staff to ensure timely communication of information.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that patient care was properly addressed.
- Maintained records of all patient interactions for future reference.
- Advised patients about their rights under state and federal laws regarding privacy protection and informed consent.
- Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits with physicians or specialists as required.
- Collaborated with community organizations to promote healthy living initiatives for local residents.
- Processed incoming calls from patients seeking advice or assistance related to their healthcare needs.
- Attended meetings with senior management teams to discuss strategies for improving customer service standards.
- Monitored patient feedback surveys regularly to identify areas requiring improvement.
Medical Coder- Temporary Contracted Position
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, Ohio
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Reviewed patient medical records for accuracy, completeness and compliance with coding regulations.
- Coded diagnoses and procedures from patient medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes.
- Verified accuracy of procedure codes to ensure proper reimbursement levels.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
Education
Multiple Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program certifications -
12.2019
Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery Accreditation And Quality Improvement Program -
MBSAQIP
12-2012
Associates degree - Applied Science
National Institute of Technology
01.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Data Analysis
- EMR Systems
- Detail Oriented
- Database Management
- Medical Terminology
- Basic Anatomy
- Physiology
- Disease Processes
- Bariatric Patient Care
- Communication
- Listening
- Interacting with Patients
- Community building
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Report Preparation
- Staff Development
- Process Improvements
- Report creation
- Data management familiarity
- Program Optimization
- Resource Management
- Proactive mindset
- Training Coordination
- Project Management
- Needs analysis
- Staff development expertise
- Report Generation
- Team Oversight
- Program Management
Certification
- Multiple Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program, Every two years, 01/01/19
- MBSAQIP Certification, Yearly, 01/01/20
Publications
- Intra-Operative Liver Biopsy Pathology in Patients Undergoing Weight Loss Surgery, Adrian G. Dan, Michael Subichin, Jesse Clanton, Ashley Bohon, Marta Makuszewski, Mark Pozsgay, Arjun Venkat-Ramani, Corey Sievers, Michael Thompson, John Zografakis, AHPBA 2014
- Factors Influencing Surgical Re-Intervention for Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB) Patients, Dan A, Bohon A, Pohle-Krauza R, Pasini D, Bothe N, Pozsgay M, Zografakis J, ASMBS 2011
- Reoperations for Long-Term Complications Following Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Analysis of Incidence and Causality, Mellert, T. Logan, Cheung, Maureen, Berbiglia Lindsay, Shoemaker, Ashley, Douglas, Deborah, Pozagay, Mark, Zografakis, John, Dan, Adrian, Cureus, 12, 5, e8127, 05/01/20, 10.7759/cureus.8127
- Prevalence of Upper Gastrointestinal Pathology in Patients with Obesity on Preoperative Endoscopy, Makiewicz, Kristine, Berbiglia, Lindsay, Douglas, Deborah, Bohon, Ashley, Zografakis, John, Dan, Adrian, Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons, 24, 2, 04/01/20, 10.4293/JSLS.2020.00021
- Internal Hernia Rates in Gastric Bypass Using Absorbable Versus Nonabsorbable Suture for Mesenteric Closure, Finley C, Dan A, Bohon A, Zografakis Z, Pozsgay M, Bedford T, Haas, 2018
- Novel use of a Urinary Bladder Matrix for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Gregory Johnston, Mark Pozsgay, Adrian Dan, Dan Yoho, Ashley Bohon, John Zografakis, AWR 2015, 06/03/15 - 06/05/15, Washington, DC
- Augmented Initial Weight-Loss Outcomes in Women and Non-Diabetics are Not Sustained Long Term after LAGB, Bohon A, Bothe N, Pasini D, Pohle-Krauza R, Pozsgay M, Zografakis J, Dan A, ASMBS 2011
- Compliance During the Early Postoperative Period Affects Sustained Weight Loss in Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB) Patients, Pohle-Krauza RJ, Rosenbaum A, Bohon A, Bothe N, Pasini D, Pozsgay M, Zografakis J, Dan A, Poster Presentation, Post Grad day, Summa Health System, 2013
- Liver Disease in the morbidly obese: a review of 1000 consecutive patients undergoing weight loss surgery, Michael Subichin, Jesse Clanton, Marta Makuszewski, Ashley Bohon, John Zografakis, Adrian Dan, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 11, 2015, 137-141
- Short Term Outcomes of Optimal Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement Using a Laparoscopic Technique, Adrian Dan, Andrew Standerwick, Shayda Mirhaidari, Ashley Bohon, Mark Pozsgay, John Zografakis
- Two-Trocar Cholecystectomy by Strategic Laparoscopy for Improved Cosmesis (SLIC), Adrian Dan, Shayda Mirhaidari, Mark Pozsgay, Andrew Standerwick, Ashley Bohon, John Zografakis, JSLS, 17, 2013, 578-584
Timeline
Program Coordinator
SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM
02.2009 - Current
Medical Assistant
Reproductive Gynecology, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2009
Medical Coder- Temporary Contracted Position
Akron Children's Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2008
Patient Liaison
Dr. Dennis McCluskey and Associates
07.2004 - 11.2008
Multiple Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program certifications -
Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery Accreditation And Quality Improvement Program -
MBSAQIP
Associates degree - Applied Science
National Institute of Technology