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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
LVHN MVP Award
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Ashley Benko

McAdoo

Summary

Motivated Practice Operations Manager with an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting. Over a year at St. Luke's, starting as a Practice Coordinator and quickly advancing to Practice Operations Manager. Previously, spent 6 1/2 years in Cardiology, juggling Site Manager and medical assistant roles. Experienced in clerical and clinical duties across various specialties including Endocrinology, Physiatry, Podiatry, Neurology, and Family Medicine. Recognized as an Ambulatory Super User for delivering effective learning solutions. Recently honored with the LVHN MVP award in December 2021. Excited to leverage strong administrative skills in a dynamic medical office setting to drive growth and success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Practice Operations

St. Luke's Health Network
03.2025 - Current

Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patients.

  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Managed the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new team members to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times.
  • Provided direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
  • Managed payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payments for all employees.

Practice Coordinator

St. Luke's Health Network
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Implemented efficient workflow systems based on Lean principles leading to improved productivity among clinical support staff.
  • Improved staff communication and collaboration with the implementation of a centralized information system.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by implementing strict privacy policies throughout the practice.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming office environment for patients and staff members alike.
  • Coordinated staff training sessions to improve customer service skills and increase job satisfaction.
  • Provided supervision and management to team of support personnel.

Site Manager

Lehigh Valley Physicians Group - Cardiology
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Experience in EPIC Software for 4+ years.
  • Ensure that customer service standards are met
  • Handle patient inquiries and complaints
  • Experience in API payroll management for 1+ years
  • Creating schedules for staffing coverage weekly
  • Ensure clerical and clinical staff are appropriately trained for their job position and duties; Ensure staff has ongoing opportunities to maintain and enhance their job skills
  • Assume responsibility for ongoing/daily management of staff for effective operations of the office
  • Communicate identified issues and concerns in a constructive manner and participate in solutions
  • Works with management to set goals, objectives, and budgets
  • Perform budget management and analysis tasks monthly
  • Lehigh Valley EPIC Super User for 2+ years
  • Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
  • Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.

Site Manager

Lehigh Valley Physicians Group - Cardiology
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Experience in EPIC Software for 4+ years.
  • Ensure that customer service standards are met
  • Handle patient inquiries and complaints
  • Experience in API payroll management for 1+ years
  • Creating schedules for staffing coverage weekly
  • Ensure clerical and clinical staff are appropriately trained for their job position and duties; Ensure staff has ongoing opportunities to maintain and enhance their job skills
  • Assume responsibility for ongoing/daily management of staff for effective operations of the office
  • Communicate identified issues and concerns in a constructive manner and participate in solutions
  • Works with management to set goals, objectives, and budgets
  • Perform budget management and analysis tasks monthly
  • Lehigh Valley EPIC Super User for 2+ years
  • Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
  • Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.

Registered Medical Assistant

Lehigh Valley Physicians Group - Cardiology
05.2017 - 11.2022
  • Experience in EPIC Software for 3+ years.
  • Experience in Meditech Software for 3+ years.
  • Performs secretarial support for the office. Assists the front desk operations in performing general clerical tasks, such as checking patients in and out, filing, copying, answering the phone, and related duties as requested by the Practice Manager.
  • Scanning patients' medical records and entering test results in patients' medical charts.
  • Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
  • Understanding different heart conditions, treatments, and the cardiac equipment used in patient care.
  • Proficiency in EKGS
  • Lehigh Valley EPIC Super User for 1+ years
  • Billing and Coding


Registered Medical Assistant

Lehigh Valley Physicians Group - Cardiology
05.2017 - 11.2022
  • Experience in EPIC Software for 3+ years.
  • Experience in Meditech Software for 3+ years.
  • Performs secretarial support for the office. Assists the front desk operations in performing general clerical tasks, such as checking patients in and out, filing, copying, answering the phone, and related duties as requested by the Practice Manager.
  • Scanning patients' medical records and entering test results in patients' medical charts.
  • Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
  • Understanding different heart conditions, treatments, and the cardiac equipment used in patient care.
  • Proficiency in EKGS
  • Lehigh Valley EPIC Super User for 1+ years
  • Billing and Coding


Caretaker

Upside Downtown
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Maintained a safe play environment for children.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities.
  • Developed personalized care plans, addressing unique needs of each child.
  • Addressed emergency situations with calm and efficiency, ensuring child safety.
  • Maintained safe and clean environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Improved communication with families, providing regular updates on their child's care.

Caretaker

Upside Downtown
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Maintained a safe play environment for children.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities.
  • Developed personalized care plans, addressing unique needs of each child.
  • Addressed emergency situations with calm and efficiency, ensuring child safety.
  • Maintained safe and clean environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Improved communication with families, providing regular updates on their child's care.

Medical Assistant - Externship

Lehigh Valley Physicians Group - Pediatrics
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.

Medical Assistant - Externship

Lehigh Valley Physicians Group - Pediatrics
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.

Packer/Shipping Clerk

OfficeMax Distribution Center
07.2011 - 09.2013
  • Prepared items for shipping.
  • Collaborated and communicated with logistics technicians, customer service representatives, service providers, and others involved in the shipment and receipt of products.
  • Maintained excellent service by following organization standards of quality.
  • Verified and filed records on incoming and outgoing shipments.

Packer/Shipping Clerk

OfficeMax Distribution Center
07.2011 - 09.2013
  • Prepared items for shipping.
  • Collaborated and communicated with logistics technicians, customer service representatives, service providers, and others involved in the shipment and receipt of products.
  • Maintained excellent service by following organization standards of quality.
  • Verified and filed records on incoming and outgoing shipments.

Education

Associate in Specialized Business Degree - Medical Assisting

McCann School of Business & Technology
Hazle Township, PA
04.2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Data Collection
  • Customer Service
  • EPIC
  • Vitals
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff training and development
  • Operations management
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • RMA - Registered Medical Assistant

LVHN MVP Award

Received in December 2021 for Most Valuable Player within LVPG - Hazleton. 

Timeline

Manager, Practice Operations

St. Luke's Health Network
03.2025 - Current

Practice Coordinator

St. Luke's Health Network
01.2024 - 03.2025

Site Manager

Lehigh Valley Physicians Group - Cardiology
11.2022 - 10.2023

Site Manager

Lehigh Valley Physicians Group - Cardiology
11.2022 - 10.2023

Registered Medical Assistant

Lehigh Valley Physicians Group - Cardiology
05.2017 - 11.2022

Registered Medical Assistant

Lehigh Valley Physicians Group - Cardiology
05.2017 - 11.2022

Medical Assistant - Externship

Lehigh Valley Physicians Group - Pediatrics
01.2016 - 04.2016

Medical Assistant - Externship

Lehigh Valley Physicians Group - Pediatrics
01.2016 - 04.2016

Caretaker

Upside Downtown
08.2015 - 08.2016

Caretaker

Upside Downtown
08.2015 - 08.2016

Packer/Shipping Clerk

OfficeMax Distribution Center
07.2011 - 09.2013

Packer/Shipping Clerk

OfficeMax Distribution Center
07.2011 - 09.2013

Associate in Specialized Business Degree - Medical Assisting

McCann School of Business & Technology
Ashley Benko