Connie Ambrose
**** ***** ******, ***** **********, SC 29405
(E-mail) acgguw@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective
To obtain a challenging entry-level position in Healthcare Management, with a special interest in
research, grants accounting, and finance administration.
Educational Background
Colorado Technical University Online
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare Management (August, 2009)
GPA: 3.63
Savannah State College
Savannah, Georgia
B. S. Degree in Textiles and Clothing; Minor in Business Administration (August, 1979)
Professional Experience
Administrative Assistant – August, 2007 – January, 2010
MUSC / College of Nursing & Office of Special Initiatives
167 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425
Provided medical assistance to Nurse Practitioners; assist with physical
examinations, perform testing for vision, height, weight, blood pressure, and
blood sugar. Coordinate medical services at the School Based Clinics; register and
perform intake procedures for students at the School Based Clinics including
verification of parental consents and medical insurance information. Coordinate,
enter, and report billing data. Compile and prepare monthly statistical reports on
clinic activities. Prepare letters, memos, and reports for Nurse Practitioners.
Reconcile and assist in maintenance of grants financial reports.
Direct Support Professional – November, 2006 – present
Disability Board of Charleston County
995 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC 29403
Provide training, guidance, assistance, and supervision to persons with
developmental disabilities residing within a community residence. Transport
consumers to doctor’s appointments, social events, home visits, etc. Assist with
training objectives; administer medication.
Administrative Assistant – April, 2007 – August, 2007
Alternative Staffing
1505 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
Temporary position in the Department of Plastic Surgery at MUSC.
Provided administrative support to several plastic surgeons. Downloaded dictation into
Practice Partner; assist the surgery coordinator; liaison between patient and doctor.
Administrative Specialist II – October, 2002 – October, 2006
University Medical Associates
1150 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 2007
Provided administrative support to two Neurologists; transcribed correspondence
and exam notes; scheduled appointments for the physicians; liaison between
physician and patient.
Accounting Clerk – August, 2002 – October, 2002
Alternative Staffing
1505 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
Temporary position in Research Administration at MUSC.
Kept a running account of personnel sick and annual leave; documented all grant
payments.
Administrative Specialist II – June, 2002 – August, 2002
Alternative Staffing
1505 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29496
Temporary position at MUSC’s Children’s Hospital.
Provided administrative support to 6 Neonatologists; answered phone and
Dictated correspondence and exam notes; kept the physician’s calendars and
schedules.
Administrative Specialist II – December, 2000 – April, 2002
MUSC / Storm Eye Institute
167 Ashley Ave., Charleston, SC 29425
. Provided administrative support to one full –time Ophthalmologist and 3
part-time Ophthalmologists; liaison between doctor and patients;
scheduled appointments and surgeries; transcribed exam notes and
correspondences
Human Resource Assistant – August, 2000 – November, 2000
Alternative Staffing
1505 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC
Temporary position and Detyen’s Shipyard.
Assisted the Human Resource Manager with personnel duties;
Responsibilities included processing new hires and terminations,
maintaining the employee database, assisting employees with benefit
packages, and verifying employment.
Detention / Court Security Officer – August, 1987 – February, 2000
Charleston County Sheriff’s Office
4505 Pinehaven Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405
Booked inmates into the Detention Center; Transported inmates to court,
doctor’s appointments and other institutions. Provided courtroom security
to court officials while court in sessions. Operated the X-ray machine and
magnetometer at the courthouse; Transported mental patients to state
facilities; processed affidavit of service.
Related Coursework
Division of Finance and Administration (MUSC) Accounting 101 Training
Smartstream and UMS Training
Human Subjects Research Training ( CITI – MIAMI)
Core Clinical Research Training (CCRT)
Best Practices for Department Administrators Training
NCURA Workshop: Critical Issues for the Department Administrator
Grants Administration 101 Training
Full Charge Bookkeeper Certificate, Manpower Skill Center, Trident Technical College
References
Marilyn Laken, RN, PhD
MUSC / Office of Special Initiatives
Fredericka Hughes, RN, PNP
MUSC / Medically Fragile Children’s Program
Joan Bonaparte
Administrative Coordinator
MUSC / Office of Special Initiatives
Aljoeson Walker, M.D.
MUSC / Dept. of Neurology