Ashley Simmons
Parkersburg,WV
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Marietta Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Prior Authorization
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Surgical Assistant
Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
Surgical Technician
Davis Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Promoted teamwork within the surgical team by communicating effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff members during procedures.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elkins High School
Elkins, WV05.2015
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EMR
- Clinical Documentation
- CPR
- Immunization Administration
- Insurance Verification
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- Payment Collection
Certification
CPR Certified
Nitrous Oxide Certification
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Marietta Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery
07.2021 - 04.2023
Surgical Technician
Davis Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Elkins High School