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ASHLEY CLEVENGER

Summary

Highly-motivated Data Abstractor of over 12 years, with a desire to improve the quality of life for all patients. Desire to impact healthcare by working in a supportive role to further research and development. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Self starter adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Data Abstractor

Target Pharma Solutions/Target RWE
Durham, NC
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Applied my knowledge of Medical Terminology and Anatomy/Physiology to accurately and efficiently abstract project specific data from medical records.
  • Interpreted and reported results for surgical, imaging and provider records Used organizational and problem-solving skills to ensure accurate and complete data sets.
  • Accurately abstracted data from medical records, surveys and interviews determinate by disease and study guidelines.
  • Analyzed medical records before abstraction to determine if any reports or data is missing. Subsequently submitted a request for those records to be requested
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Data Quality Team Member

RTI International
Durham, NC
11.2014 - 08.2019
  • Ensured accuracy and completeness of abstraction, corrected errors and documented mistakes
  • Coached on areas that need improvement to increase productivity, quality, and efficiency of researching and abstracting records
  • Prepared documentation via Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word, , to document abstraction errors, HIPPA privacy violations and protocol violations when requesting records
  • Worked collaboratively with Data Quality team members to provide input and recommendations to upper management that would improve the overall abstraction project (abstraction guidelines, educational resources, clinical insights, abstraction workflow suggestions, etc.)
  • Maintained detailed logs of finished and in-progress data entry projects to identify areas of improvement
  • Composed and submitted emails to supervisors regarding coaching, warnings or write ups of abstractors with excessive abstraction protocol errors on their individual teams

Clerical Assistant

RTI International
06.2013 - 10.2015
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
  • Gathered mail and distributed to correct person
  • Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages.
  • Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
  • Scanned and filed forms, reports, correspondence and receipts.
  • Located, retrieved and copied information in response to requests and delivered to authorized users.
  • Added new material to file records or created new records.
  • Tracked materials removed from files to facilitate return process.

Data Collection Specialist/ Abstractor

RTI INTERNATIONAL
Raleigh, NC
11.2011 - 12.2014
  • Contacted and maintained positive relationships with hospitals, providers offices and other entities to request medical and billing records on behalf of the USDHHS
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies in medical and billing records
  • Accurately abstracted information from medical and billing records into an in-house database and Performed basic clerical duties to include scanning and assigning medical records to the correct person for abstraction, answering calls from providers offices and hospitals, then routing these calls to the appropriate person, took phone messages, composed and responded to emails, and worked in the file room filing new records, pulling records requested through email application
  • Entered data into spreadsheets, documents and databases with high accuracy rate.
  • Collected and documented data to support research and information-gathering activities.
  • Maintained detailed logs of finished and in-progress data entry projects to identify areas of improvement and increase productivity.
  • Transferred written information into databases to maintain consistent, accurate client records and project details.
  • Screened and regularly answered calls to provide assistance to important clients.
  • Translated written documentation and notes into emails and other types of correspondence.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and directed callers to appropriate departments and personnel.
  • Obtained scanned records and uploaded into company databases.

Education

Associate of Arts - Medical Office Administration

Vance Granville Community College, Henderson, NC
  • Certificate in Medical Terminology I and II
  • Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding
  • Additional Coursework in Medical Office Procedures
  • Additional Coursework in Anatomy and Physiology

Skills

  • Clinical Data Abstractor for 12 years
  • Application of good clinical practices
  • Medical Terminology
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Clinical Data Abstractor - Target Pharma Solutions/Target RWE
08.2019 - 05.2023
Data Quality Team Member - RTI International
11.2014 - 08.2019
Clerical Assistant - RTI International
06.2013 - 10.2015
Data Collection Specialist/ Abstractor - RTI INTERNATIONAL
11.2011 - 12.2014
Vance Granville Community College - Associate of Arts, Medical Office Administration
ASHLEY CLEVENGER