Ashley Marie Young, MSPH

• Responsible for Operational Oversight for 20 Dermatology Practices in Western NC
• Ensures all business and clinical functions are running smoothly and all processes are effectively and efficiently in place.
• Reviews processes and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Develops goals for site operations and ensures goals align with those of the organization.
• Operates within the context of an established budget. Makes recommendations for annual budget and maximizes opportunities to meet and exceed budget guidelines.
• Maintain regular communication with practice teams, including providers, as well as business support groups.
• Set a positive example for others in the practices by upholding the mission, vision and values of the company.
  

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand analytics needs, develop plans to address those needs, and deliver analytics to meet those needs with emphasis on Risk Management and IFP Plan Management.
• Expand expertise in core areas of health care data, including traditional claims data, real-time provider data, and novel sources of data related to consumer experience and social determinants of health.
• Create reporting resources and datasets that are well designed, easily maintained, and repeatable.

• Supported Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace through active role in Executive Committee for Diversity & Inclusion
• Responsible for all Orthopedic and Physical Therapy operations for 6 locations to include 200+ Staff, 16 Surgeons, 18 Physician Assistants, and 22 Licensed Therapists.
• Analyzed Data and Assisted in Project Management relevant to Triad Region's Strategic Plan.
• Responsible for financial performance and budgetary functions of Triad Region.
• Increased utilization and infection control measures of Minor Procedure Room while creating patient registry for Quality Improvement.
• Planned and implemented SPICE training program to keep Orthocarolina in compliance with North Carolina standards

• Directed day-to-day operations of Lewis Gale Orthopedic Clinics in 5 locations to ensure compliance, efficiency, and patient safety and satisfaction.
• Served as Officer for Diversity & Inclusion for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
• Marketed Orthopedic Service Line to positively affect top line surgical growth.
• Development of practice budget including full profit and loss responsibility of physician practice, including revenue, expenses and budgeting.

• Actively managed 13 Physicians & Physician Assistants and 65 employees in six locations within the New River Valley and surrounding area to provide Orthopedic Surgical Services within the following sub-specialties: General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Foot and Ankle, and Adult Reconstruction.
• Maintained partnerships with Radford University, Virginia Tech, High Schools in Montgomery County and surrounding counties to provide Orthopedic Care to students and athletes.
• Applied key financial concepts and analysis to decision making. Developed and implemented actionable work plans with measurable outcomes.
• Utilized project management principles to accomplish goals, seeks out appropriate resources, and proactively anticipates change within area of responsibility.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable regulatory, licensure and accrediting standards where applicable (The Joint Commission, CLIA, COLA, OSHA, AAAHC, etc)

• Devised marketing plans using digital strategies, print advertising and word of mouth tactics.
• Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns.
• Assisted Executive Director in Grant Writing and Quality Management for multiple mental health programs to support diverse communities.
• Spearheaded market research to identify branding opportunities, cement strategies and sustain loyal customer base.

• Managed daily operations of a growing two-provider practice with 15 employees and multiple research trials.
• Maintained and implemented Quality Management Program and attended Federal Quality Management Training
• Managed Ryan White Program, including grant writing to provide patients in need with federally funded services.
• Established and marketed health programs that help those with HIV/AIDS including free HIV testing initiatives

• Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
• Projects:

1. The Influence of HIV on Sexuality & Reproductive Health; An Exploratory Study (Supervisor: Amanda Tanner, PhD)

2. FOCUS - Fertility and Oral Contraceptive Use Study (Supervisor: Larissa Huber, PhD) Published Manuscript: Huber, LR, Lyerly, JE, Young, AM, Dmochowski, J, Vick, TM, & Scholes, D. Comparison of prospective and retrospective measurements of frequency of sexual intercourse. Matern Child Health J. 2014 Aug; 18(6): 1293-9. Doi: 10.1007/s10995-013-1396-5.

• Conducted research as set out by the CDC standards with a focus on water-bourne illness and water treatment.
• Conducted titrations, zeta-potential measurements, and worked with fellow lab assistants on group projects.
• Assisted Associate Professor in teaching lecture for introductory civil engineering course by grading papers, planning lessons, and other tasks as needed
• Supervised laboratory component of course weekly for 20 undergraduate students