Beth Longerbeam
Port Matilda,PA
Summary
Results-driven Chief Operating Officer drives performance improvements and leads strategic initiatives. Skilled manager of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives. Develops and executes innovative strategies for stimulating growth and service quality.
I enjoy a challenge and feel ready to experience and learn something new. I am a military spouse and recently settled here in State College. I want to find something long-term as my husband plans to retire. I want to use my skills and knowledge base to continue growing, both, personally and professionally. I thrive on multi-tasking, keeping busy, and taking on new responsibilities. I enjoy learning and sharing my knowledge with others. I have over 19 years of diverse healthcare experience. I have grown and taken something with me from every aspect of healthcare that I've had the opportunity to experience. My professional goal is to continue to gain more experience, connect with new contacts, and continue to grow personally and professionally.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Astra Virtual Care, LLC dba: AstraCares.Com
03.2021 - Current
- As Administrator for AstraCares.Com, the past 3 years have been in the development of the business
- These duties include the development of LLC (and PC-friendly model), Applying for and maintaining proper state registrations, foreign qualify, Selecting EMR, Designing logo, Writing Policies and Procedures, Website Development and Content Writing, Marketing, Applying for and maintaining accreditations, Tracking compliance across state lines to practice medicine, Patient Recruitment, Interviewing and hiring of physicians, APRN's, therapist, and support staff, Provider collaboration, Community Outreach.
Executive Assistant
Astra Behavioral Health
03.2021 - 11.2022
- As the Executive Assistant for Astra Behavioral Health, I assist the Director in management of the overall operations of the business, for all six locations
- These duties include: Assisting in development of new programs, Community outreach, Budgeting, Routine leadership meetings, Disciplinary actions for staff, Compliance lead
Medical Assistant II
University of Louisville Physicians Group
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Medical Assistant duties include health history intake; vitals; vaccine/medication administration; ear lavage; EKG; obtain urine specimens; Hem A1C testing; PT/INR testing; lab draws; medication refills; notifying patients with results as directed by the provider; phone triage; patient education, Administrative duties include answering phones; scheduling appointments; obtaining authorizations for procedures and medications; obtaining records; tracking lab/referral/procedure orders for results and follow up; obtaining results or necessary report for upcoming appointment/
Medical Assistant Lead
Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders, Inc
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Required knowledge of patient rights and HIPAA regulations, ACA and CMS meaningful use regulations and ruling, Managerial duties included but not limited to managing MA staff, scheduling of staff between multiple office locations, handling call offs and staff coverage, annual reviews, interviewing of potential employees and training of new employees, Attend weekly lead meetings to discuss office process and procedures and help initiate and implement improved workflows, Manage OSHA compliance for the entire office; maintaining records of OSHA requirements (refrigerator temps, cleaning supplies, fire extinguishers, sharps, employee injury, safety plans etc..); CPR/First Aid training for entire staff
Clinical Manager/Medical Asssistant
Pineview Gynecology
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Required knowledge of patient rights and HIPAA regulations, ACA and CMS meaningful use regulations and ruling, Managerial duties included managing clinical staff, lead our weekly clinical meeting, lead our yearly clinical training, which included CPR training for the entire staff
- Keep staff regularly informed of the latest meaningful use objectives and implementing workflows to make them achievable
- Address patient concerns and find a resolution, Maintaining EMR system (Medinformatics) which included creating and implementing ways to promote efficiency in workflow; increasing patient satisfaction and improving healthier outcomes with the use of health IT
- Management of Meaningful Use and PQRS implementation and tracking to meet standards set forth by CMS as part of the ACA
Medical Assistant
Heiskell, King, Burns and Tallman Surgical Associates
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Required knowledge of patient rights and HIPAA regulations, ACA and CMS meaningful use regulations and ruling, Responsibilities as a Medical Assistant included obtaining patient medical histories, vital signs, wound care, injection administration, suture removal, PT/INR checks, procedure/surgical assistance (I&D of lesions, mole removal), maintaining sterile field, sterilizations of instruments, coding, charting and documentation
Medical Assistant
McCaugh, Roberts and Herring Dermatology
01.2011 - 08.2012
- Required knowledge of patient rights and HIPAA regulations, ACA and CMS meaningful use regulations and ruling, Responsibilities as a Medical Assistant included obtaining patient medical histories, vital signs, wound care, injection administration, suture removal, procedure/surgical assistance (I&D of lesions, mole removal), maintaining sterile field, sterilizations of instruments, coding, charting and documentation
Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary
Potomac Valley Hospital, ED
11.2007 - 05.2010
- Responsibilities as a nursing assistant included obtaining vital signs, triage, patient care, following care plans, charting, wound care, emergency care (CPR), catheter placement and removal, splint application, and procedure assistance (suture placement, removal, cast application, NG tubes), Responsibilities as a Unit Secretary included filing and retrieving records, billing, finding placement for patients at outside facilities for transfer, patient data entry, lab/x-ray order entry
Medication Technician/Caregiver
Ray of Hope
08.2005 - 03.2007
- Responsibilities included assisting individuals with various disabilities to maintain a lifestyle within the community
- This included meal preparation, medication administration, vitals, excellent communication, scheduling outings, transporting them to/from work and school, Additional responsibilities included maintaining their fiances, keeping a daily log of events, tracking meals, planning meals, engaging in various activities, reporting to managers, frequent overnight stays
Education
Medical Assistant -
American Medical Certification Association
05.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Mineral County Vocational Technical Center
12.2005
Skills
- Operations Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Compliance Management
- Recruiting
- Web Development
- Microsoft Office
- EMR Systems
- Medical Coding
Certification
BLS Instructor Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Astra Virtual Care, LLC dba: AstraCares.Com
03.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant
Astra Behavioral Health
03.2021 - 11.2022
Medical Assistant II
University of Louisville Physicians Group
04.2020 - 09.2020
Medical Assistant Lead
Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders, Inc
02.2017 - 05.2019
Clinical Manager/Medical Asssistant
Pineview Gynecology
05.2013 - 05.2016
Medical Assistant
Heiskell, King, Burns and Tallman Surgical Associates
08.2012 - 05.2013
Medical Assistant
McCaugh, Roberts and Herring Dermatology
01.2011 - 08.2012
Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary
Potomac Valley Hospital, ED
11.2007 - 05.2010
Medication Technician/Caregiver
Ray of Hope
08.2005 - 03.2007
Medical Assistant -
American Medical Certification Association
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Mineral County Vocational Technical Center
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