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Wendy Chantigny

Dayton,ME

Summary

Detail-oriented Quality Specialist with a background in collecting and analyzing quality metric data and making recommendations for process and quality improvements. I have developed strong working relationships with the primary care practice managers and staff members and aim to create a positive and productive work environment by communicating with team members, setting clear goals, and monitoring performance.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Ambulatory Quality Manager

Northern Light Mercy Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Provide educational resource to providers and support staff as needed to support quality reporting requirements. Works with embedded team members to optimize workflows to ensure quality goals are achieved.

Outpatient Quality Specialist

Northern Light Mercy Hospital
02.2016 - Current
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends impacting quality metrics, making recommendations for improvements based on findings.
  • Provided initial training to the population health coordinators, and continue to provide guidance and suggestions to help manage quality gaps leading to improved performance.
  • Played a role in achieving the Windham RHC certification by preparing necessary documentation to prepare them for their survey.
  • Educated employees on current quality metrics and how to meet them.

Medical Assistant - Express Care

Northern Light Mercy Hospital
06.2014 - 02.2016
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Facilitated patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.

MA/ Unit Coordinator - Pre-Admission Testing

Northern Light Mercy Hospital
07.2007 - 06.2014
  • Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect privacy rights.
  • Trained new Unit Coordinators on unit-specific protocols, contributing to overall team proficiency in delivering exceptional patient care experiences.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and registered nurses to promote high quality patient care.
  • Phlebotomy, ECG's

Clinical Lead

Martin's Point Health Care
08.2004 - 06.2007
  • Enhanced team performance by providing regular supervision and training.
  • Assisted with hiring processes for new team members, ensuring alignment with organizational values and skills requirements for high-quality patient care delivery.
  • Mentored medical assistant staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing their professional growth.
  • Led clinical audits to identify areas of improvement, resulting in higher quality care standards.
  • Scheduled tests and procedures for patients needing additional or specialized care.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for testing, obtained results and notified patients of findings.
  • Assisted physicians with completing medical procedures and treatments.
  • Ordered and restocked medical supplies for the office.
  • Participated actively within departmental committees focused on enhancing clinical practice standards throughout the organization.

Clinical Administrative Coordinator

Martin's Point Health Care
06.2003 - 08.2004
  • Reviewed daily answering service call records to ensure the calls were addressed properly and the on call provider had been contacted appropriately and timely.
  • Answered switchboard calls and routed them to the appropriate facility.
  • Safety committee
  • Weekend administrator on call - timely notified facilities manager of any failure or issue at one of the properties.

Medical Assistant

Martin's Point Health Care
06.1994 - 06.2003
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.

Education

University of New England
Biddeford, ME

Certificate - Medical Assisting

North East Career School
Manchester NH
06.1994

High School Diploma -

Biddeford High School
Biddeford, ME
06.1991

Skills

  • Quality Metrics
  • Attentive and Observant
  • Data Interpretation
  • Staff Mentoring
  • Team Collaboration
  • Detail Oriented
  • Data Analysis
  • Problem-solving skills

Timeline

Ambulatory Quality Manager

Northern Light Mercy Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Outpatient Quality Specialist

Northern Light Mercy Hospital
02.2016 - Current

Medical Assistant - Express Care

Northern Light Mercy Hospital
06.2014 - 02.2016

MA/ Unit Coordinator - Pre-Admission Testing

Northern Light Mercy Hospital
07.2007 - 06.2014

Clinical Lead

Martin's Point Health Care
08.2004 - 06.2007

Clinical Administrative Coordinator

Martin's Point Health Care
06.2003 - 08.2004

Medical Assistant

Martin's Point Health Care
06.1994 - 06.2003

University of New England

Certificate - Medical Assisting

North East Career School

High School Diploma -

Biddeford High School
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